Label: HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE suppository
- NDC Code(s): 42494-342-12
- Packager: Cameron Pharmaceuticals, Limited Liability Company
- Category: HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG LABEL
- DEA Schedule: None
- Marketing Status: unapproved drug other
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Drug Label Information
Updated July 1, 2022
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DESCRIPTION
Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid designed chemically as pregn-4-ene-3, 20-dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-(11β) with the following structural formula:
Each suppository for rectal administration contains hydrocortisone acetate, USP 30 mg in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable base.
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CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY
In normal subjects, about 26% of hydrocortisone acetate is absorbed when the hydrocortisone acetate suppository is applied to the rectum. Absorption of hydrocortisone acetate may vary across abraded or inflamed surfaces.
Topical steroids are primarily effective because of their anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive action.
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PRECAUTIONS
Do not use hydrocortisone acetate suppositories unless adequate proctologic examination is made.
If irritation develops, the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.
In the presence of an infection, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, hydrocortisone acetate should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.
Carcinogenesis
No long-term studies in animals have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of corticosteroid suppositories.
Pregnancy Category C
In laboratory animals, topical steroids have been associated with an increase in the incidence of fetal abnormalities when gestating females have been exposed to rather low dosage levels. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the risk of the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.
It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk, and because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from hydrocortisone acetate suppositories, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
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ADVERSE REACTIONS
The following local adverse reactions have been reported with hydrocortisone acetate suppositories; burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypopigmentation, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection.
To report an adverse event, please contact Cameron Pharmaceuticals, LLC at 1-888-767-7913.
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DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION
FOR RECTAL ADMINISTRATION. Detach one suppository from strip of suppositories. Hold suppository upright and carefully separate tabs at top opening and pull downward from the pointed end to expose the suppository. Remove the suppository from the pocket. Avoid excessive handling of suppository which is designed to melt at body temperature. Insert one suppository rectally, pointed end first. Insert one suppository in the rectum twice daily, morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times a day or two suppositories twice daily. In factital proctitis, the recommended duration of therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to the response of the individual case.
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HOW SUPPLIED
Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 30mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end.
Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 42494-342-12
STORAGE
Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Store away from heat. Protect from freezing. Avoid contact with eyes.
KEEP THIS AND DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
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PHARMACIST
This product is not an Orange Book rated product, therefore all prescriptions using this product shall be subject to state and federal statutes as applicable. This product has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic or other equivalency testing. There are no claims of bioequivalence or therapeutic equivalence. Each person recommending a prescription substitution using the product shall make such recommendation based on his/her professional knowledge and opinion, upon evaluating the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, excipients and chemical information contained within the enclosed prescribing information.
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INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE
hydrocortisone acetate suppositoryProduct Information Product Type HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG Item Code (Source) NDC:42494-342 Route of Administration RECTAL Active Ingredient/Active Moiety Ingredient Name Basis of Strength Strength Hydrocortisone Acetate (UNII: 3X7931PO74) (Hydrocortisone - UNII:WI4X0X7BPJ) Hydrocortisone Acetate 30 mg Inactive Ingredients Ingredient Name Strength C10-18 TRIGLYCERIDES (UNII: 43AGM4PHPI) Product Characteristics Color WHITE Score Shape OVAL Size Flavor Imprint Code Contains Packaging # Item Code Package Description Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date 1 NDC:42494-342-12 1 in 1 BOX 04/01/2022 1 12 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product Marketing Information Marketing Category Application Number or Monograph Citation Marketing Start Date Marketing End Date UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER 04/01/2022 Labeler - Cameron Pharmaceuticals, Limited Liability Company (078371442)
