Hydrocortisone For Piles And Itchy Bottom - NHS

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Hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom - Brand names: Anugesic-HC, Anusol HC, Proctosedyl, Uniroid, Xyloproct

Find out how hydrocortisone cream, ointment, sprays and suppositories treat piles (haemorrhoids) and itchy bottom, and how to use them.

• About hydrocortisone for piles and itchy bottom
• Who can and cannot use it
• How and when to use it
• Side effects
• Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility
• Using it with other medicines and herbal supplements
• Common questions

Related conditions

• Itchy bottom
• Piles (haemorrhoids)
• Piles in pregnancy