of pretend Cortifoam Generic Name: Hydrocortisone Rectal Foam (hye droe KOR ti sone) Brand Name: Cortifoam Overview Side Effects Dosage Interactions Pregnancy More Breastfeeding Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Pricing & Coupons Uses of Cortifoam: It is used to treat ulcerative colitis. What do I need to tell my doctor BEFORE I take Cortifoam? If you have an allergy to hydrocortisone or any other part of Cortifoam (hydrocortisone rectal foam). If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs. If you have any of these health problems: Bowel block, fistulas, holes, sores, or wounds on the rectal area, or irritation of the lining of the belly. This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine. Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Cortifoam with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor. Slideshow Humira: One Drug, Nine Uses, Billions of Dollars What are some things I need to know or do while I take Cortifoam? 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 put on cuts, scrapes, or damaged skin. Use care when putting on a large part of the skin or where there are open wounds. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may cause harm if swallowed. If Cortifoam is swallowed, call a doctor or poison control center right away. Do not use this medicine for longer than you were told by your doctor. Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor. This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Cortifoam while you are pregnant. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby. How is this medicine (Cortifoam) best taken? Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely. Use as you have been told, even if your signs get better. This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not take Cortifoam by mouth. Follow how to use as you have been told by the doctor or read the package insert. Wash your hands before and after use. Shake well before use. Use an applicator to put in foam. Do not put the foam container right into the rectum. This medicine may catch on fire. Do not use near an open flame or while smoking. 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 or extra doses. Dosage Information (comprehensive) What are some side effects that I need to call my doctor about right away? WARNING/CAUTION: Even though it may be rare, some people may have very bad and sometimes deadly side effects when taking a drug. Tell your doctor or get medical help right away if you have any of the following signs or symptoms that may be related to a very bad side effect: Signs of an allergic reaction, like rash; hives; itching; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin with or without fever; wheezing; tightness in the chest or throat; trouble breathing or talking; unusual hoarseness; or swelling of the mouth, face, lips, tongue, or throat. Signs of high blood sugar like confusion, feeling sleepy, more thirst, more hungry, passing urine more often, flushing, fast breathing, or breath that smells like fruit. Signs of a weak adrenal gland like a very bad upset stomach or throwing up, very bad dizziness or passing out, muscle weakness, feeling very tired, mood changes, not hungry, or weight loss. Signs of Cushing's disease like weight gain in the upper back or belly, moon face, very bad headache, or slow healing. Change in eyesight. Very bad headache. Very bad bleeding from rectum or rectal pain. What are some other side effects of Cortifoam? All drugs may cause side effects. However, many people have no side effects or only have minor side effects. Call your doctor or get medical help if any of these side effects or any other side effects bother you or do not go away: Burning. Pain. Rectal irritation. These are not all of the side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, call your doctor. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch. Side Effects (complete list) If OVERDOSE is suspected: 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. How do I store and/or throw out Cortifoam? Store at room temperature. Do not freeze. Protect from heat or open flame. Do not puncture or burn even if it seems empty. Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets. Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs. Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer 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 Cortifoam 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 Cortifoam. 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: November 1, 2017 Next Side Effects Print this page Add to My Med List More about Cortifoam (hydrocortisone) Side Effects During Pregnancy or Breastfeeding Dosage Information Drug Interactions Support Group Pricing & Coupons En Español 0 Reviews Add your own review/rating Drug class: glucocorticoids Consumer resources Cortifoam foam, enema Other brands: Hydrocortone , Cortef , Solu-Cortef , Cortenema , Colocort Professional resources Hydrocortisone Sodium Succinate (AHFS Monograph) Hydrocortisone Tablets (FDA) Related treatment guides Ulcerative Proctitis Inflammatory Bowel Disease Ulcerative Colitis Drug Status Rx Availability Prescription only C Pregnancy Category Risk cannot be ruled out N/A CSA Schedule Not a controlled drug Approval History Drug history at FDA Cortifoam Rating No Reviews - Be the first! No Reviews - Be the first! Not Rated - Be the first! Manufacturer Meda Pharmaceuticals Inc. 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