Lidocaine and Hydrocortisone Rectal Cream and Gel

• It is used to treat signs of hemorrhoids or rectal irritation.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Talk with your doctor before you use other drugs or products on your skin.
• Do not scratch or rub the skin while it is numb. Do not let it get very hot or very cold.
• Do not use lidocaine and hydrocortisone rectal cream and gel for longer than you were told by your doctor.
• This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If this medicine is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• If you are 65 or older, use lidocaine and hydrocortisone rectal cream and gel with care. You could have more side effects.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using this medicine while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use lidocaine and hydrocortisone rectal cream and gel as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

• This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not take this medicine by mouth.
• Keep out of your nose and eyes (may burn).
• Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert.
• Wash your hands before and after use.
• Do not put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin unless the doctor tells you to.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Use a missed dose as soon as you think about it.
• If it is close to the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your normal time.
• Do not use 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.

If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take lidocaine and hydrocortisone rectal cream and gel or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to lidocaine and hydrocortisone rectal cream and gel. This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Review Date: October 4, 2017