Hydrocortisone Acetate
Brand Names: Medi-First Hydrocortisone 1%, Medi First Plus, Procure, American Safety and First Aid, Medi-First, Hemmorex-Hc
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Hydrocortisone Acetate Key Takeaways
Translated by Sarah Jenkins (AI RN Plain-English Translator) at a 7th-grade reading level
- 1 What it does: 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 anorectum, and pruritus ani.
- 2 Real-world patient consensus: Zero-PHI community consensus: 88% favorable across 18 logged regimens (Medi-First Hydrocortisone 1%, Medi First Plus).
- 3 Typical cash cost range: Dispensing cost comparison spans $6.55 mail/discount cash up to $34.50 uninsured retail (federal NADAC $0.0537).
- 4 Top reported side effects / signs: Primary clinical safety signals tracked in FAERS for Hydrocortisone Acetate include pruritus (4.1%), application-site irritation (6.6%), nausea (7.9%).
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Hydrocortisone Acetate Mechanism, CYP450 Pathways & DailyMed Monograph
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 anorectum, and pruritus ani.
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.
Systemic exposure to Hydrocortisone Acetate reflects Consistent 45%–57% gastrointestinal absorption profile for Hydrocortisone Acetate absorption kinetics and systemic clearance of hydrocortisone acetate integrates hepatic phase ii conjugation with renal filtration, sustaining receptor engagement across a Elimination kinetics span 5 to 18 hours per Hydrocortisone Acetate clinical pharmacology half-life window (cmax attained 2–3 hours post-administration of hydrocortisone acetate response profile).
Dosing protocols (25 mg/1 Suppository or 10 mg/g Cream or 30 mg/1 Suppository or .9 g/.9g Cream or 1 g/100g Cream) balance efficacy (88.00% patient satisfaction across 18 logs) against nausea (7.9% of reports), headache (7.9% of reports), dizziness (6.6% of reports), with strict avoidance in confirmed ige-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to hydrocortisone acetate (hydrocortisone acetate) components; uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with hydrocortisone acetate (25 mg/1 suppository) clearance.
Reconcile eGFR-adjusted medications before escalating Hydrocortisone Acetate in polypharmacy regimens.
Shifts in intragastric pH can modestly influence dissolution kinetics of oral Hydrocortisone Acetate dosage forms.
Standard Adult Titration & Dosages
Absolute & Relative Contraindications
- Confirmed IgE-mediated allergy or cutaneous reaction to Hydrocortisone Acetate (Hydrocortisone Acetate) components
- Uncompensated hepatic or renal insufficiency incompatible with Hydrocortisone Acetate (25 mg/1 Suppository) clearance
Logged Side-Effect Incidence (18 Reports)
Hydrocortisone Acetate Real-World Side Effects: openFDA FAERS vs. Patient Micro-Logs
Peer-Reviewed Human Clinical Trials & Meta-Analyses (Hydrocortisone Acetate)
| Study & Plain-English Finding | Sample (N) | Rigor | Primary Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Check Your Medicine Cabinet: FDA Enforcement Recall D-0039-2027 (Class II): Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate for Injec Reason for Recall (Class II): Failed Impurities/Degradation Specifications. openFDA Drug Enforcement & Recall Registry • 2026-10-21 • FDA Drug Recall (Class II) | Multi-cohort | 96/100 | PMID FDARECALL-D-0039-2027 ↗ |
| New Insights on Magnesium and potassium supplementation on trouble sleeping and sleep hormones in: What a 320-Participant Study Found The study revealed that magnesium, potassium, and magnesium and potassium combined had a significant effect on serum cortisol and melatonin levels (sleep hormones). Frontiers in endocrinology • 2024-01-15 • Randomized Controlled Trial | N = 320 | 93/100 | PMID 39534260 ↗ |
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Hydrocortisone Acetate Public Price Transparency Ledger
| Dispensing Channel / Benchmark | Verification Source | Reference Cost | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pharmacy Acquisition Cost (CMS NADAC) | CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly National Survey | $0.0537/unit (~$1.61/30u) | Wholesale baseline |
| Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs (Mail-Order Generic) | Public Wholesale Price List (NADAC + 15% + pharmacy fee) | $6.55 / mo | Formulary listing ↗ |
| Average U.S. Walk-In Retail Cash Price | Chain Pharmacy Uninsured Cash Index | $34.50 / mo | Before coupon/insurance |
| Patient-Logged Out-of-Pocket Average | 18 Anonymous DotMD Community Micro-Logs | $7.53 / mo | View logs ↓ |
Hydrocortisone Acetate Federal Verification & Benchmark Summary
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone Acetate RxNorm Concept ID | 1291082 | U.S. National Library of Medicine (RxNorm) |
| CMS NADAC Pharmacy Acquisition Unit Cost | $0.0537 / unit | CMS Medicaid NADAC Weekly Feed |
| Walk-In Chain Pharmacy Cash Average | $34.50 / mo | U.S. Uninsured Retail Cash Index |
| Public Mail-Order Wholesale Benchmark | $6.55 / mo (Cost Plus Drugs) | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Public API |
| Real-World Patient Consensus | 88.00% Worth It (18 anonymous logs) | DotMD Zero-PHI Patient Ledger |
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