HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE suppository

Hydrocortisone Acetate by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Hydrocortisone Acetate by is a Prescription medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Paddock Laboratories, LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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DESCRIPTION

Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 30 mg hydrocortisone acetate in a hydrogenated cocoglyceride base.

Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid. The molecular weight of hydrocortisone acetate is 404.50. Chemically, hydrocortisone acetate is pregn-4-ene-3, 20 dione, 21- (acetyloxy)-11, 17- dihydroxy-, (11β)- with an empirical formula of C23H32O6 and the following structural formula:

CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

In normal subjects, about 26 percent 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, antipruritic and vasoconstrictive action.

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories are indicated for use in inflamed hemorrhoids, post irradiation (factitial) proctitis, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis, cryptitis, other inflammatory conditions of the anorectum, and pruritus ani.

CONTRAINDICATIONS

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components.

PRECAUTIONS

Do not use 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 Suppositories 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 and Nursing Mothers

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.

It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk. Since 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 taking the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Until adequate studies in pregnant or lactating women have been conducted, this drug should be used during pregnancy or by nursing mothers only when clearly needed and when the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

ADVERSE REACTIONS

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories:

• 1. Burning 2. Itching 3. Irritation 4. Dryness:
  • 5. Folliculitis
  • 6. Hypopigmentation
  • 7. Allergic Contact Dermatitis
  • 8. Secondary Infection

DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE

Drug abuse and dependence have not been reported in patients treated with Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories.

OVERDOSAGE

If signs and symptoms of systemic overdosage occur, discontinue use.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

Usual dosage:

One suppository in the rectum twice daily morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times daily; or two suppositories twice daily. In factitial proctitis, recommended therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to response.

HOW SUPPLIED

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories are easy to open, color coded and available in cartons of:

• 12's: NDC: 0574-7093-12

Store at controlled room temperature 15°- 30° C (59° - 86° F).

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Paddock Laboratories, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55427

(04-05)

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 30 mg Packet Label

Hydrocortisone Acetate 30 mg
Suppository
(01) 10305747093122
Paddock Laboratories, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN 55427

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

HYDROCORTISONE ACETATE 
hydrocortisone acetate suppository

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0574-7093
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

Product Characteristics
Color	WHITE	Score	no score
Shape	BULLET	Size	35mm
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0574-7093-12	12 in 1 BOX
1		1 in 1 PACKET

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER		07/07/2003

Labeler - Paddock Laboratories, LLC (967694121)

Establishment
Name	Address	ID/FEI	Business Operations
Paddock Laboratories, LLC		967694121	MANUFACTURE(0574-7093)