Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Anusol-HC Cream

Anusol-HC Cream

Generic namehydrocortisone (hydrocortisone acetate)
Drug classCorticosteroid (topical steroid)
FormsCream, Ointment, Suppository

Anusol-HC Cream is a steroid medicine applied to the skin around the anus. It is used for short-term relief of itching, swelling, and irritation caused by hemorrhoids (piles) and similar conditions around the rectum.

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