What is Anucort-HC: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Follow all the prescriber’s instructions.

Doses are inserted either twice daily or three times daily.

For twice daily dosing, insert a suppository once in the morning and once at night.

• Detach one suppository from the strip.

• To remove the suppository, hold it with the pointed end up.

• Separate the tabs at the top and pull downwards for almost the full length of the suppository.

• Gently remove the suppository. Only handle the suppository when you’re ready to insert it because it can easily melt.

• Insert the pointed end into the anus and gently push the suppository into the rectum.

Store the suppositories in their foil wrap at room temperature. 

• Keep this medicine away from heat. 

• Do not freeze.

Ask the prescriber how to manage a missed dose.

Do not insert two suppositories to make up for a missed dose.

This medicine is not right for everyone. 

Do not use it if you have had an allergic reaction to hydrocortisone.

Tell any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you that you are using this medicine.

Keep all appointments with the prescriber.

Tell the prescriber if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or have an active infection.

• Anucort treatment may need to stop if an infection cannot be controlled by medications.

Anucort HC should only be used if a healthcare professional has performed a proctological examination.

Anucort HC may increase the risk of infections. If you experience symptoms of an infection, talk to your prescriber or other healthcare provider.

Anucort HC rarely causes serious side effects other than allergic reactions. 

• Contact the prescriber if any less serious side effect worsens or doesn’t go away. 

Anucort HC may stain fabrics. Take necessary precautions.

Tell the prescriber about any drug that’s being taken, particularly other rectal medications or products.

As a topical medication, Anucort HC minimally interacts with other medications.

• The Anucort HC prescribing information does not have any warnings or precautions about possible drug interactions.