Uses for Anusol HC Ointment is an adrenal glucocorticoid, prescribed to help relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus. The generic name for Anusol HC Ointment is Hydrocortisone. You can easily buy Anusol HC Ointment online from a Canadian pharmacy.
Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) is for use on the skin ONLY. Do NOT eat it. Do NOT get it in your eyes. Do not use it on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off right away with water. Do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated areas.
Do not bandage or otherwise wrap the skin being treated unless directed to do so by your doctor.
If the medicine is applied to the diaper area of an infant, do not use tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants unless directed to do so by your doctor.
Some medical conditions can affect your ability to use Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) safely and effectively. Be sure to tell your doctor about any existing medical conditions or concerns you may have before starting your treatment.
Serious side effects of Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) can include: blistering, burning, crusting, dryness, or flaking of the skin, irritation, itching, scaling, severe redness, soreness, or swelling of the skin, redness and scaling around the mouth, thinning of the skin with easy bruising, especially when used on the face or where the skin folds together (e.g. between the fingers) thinning, weakness, or wasting away of the skin.
More common, less serious side effects of Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) may include: acne or pimples, burning and itching of the skin with pinhead-sized red blisters, burning, itching, and pain in hairy areas, or pus at the root of the hair, increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs, lightening of normal skin color, lightening of treated areas of dark skin, reddish purple lines on the arms, face, legs, trunk, or groin, or softening of the skin.
Some other medications can react badly with Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) so be sure to tell your doctor about any other prescriptions, over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal remedies you are taking. Do not start anything new without telling your doctor first. Make a list of all the medications you use and carry it with you. Be sure to show it to any doctor or emergency worker who treats you.
Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) must be obtained through a pharmacy with a prescription. If you expect to take Anusol HC Ointment (Hydrocortisone) on a regular basis, you might consider filling your prescription conveniently and privately through Canadian pharmacies online.