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What's the difference between proctozone 2.5% cream and hydrocortisone 2.5% cream? which is better for hemorrhoids?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Same thing.: Procotozone is a trade name so is probably more expensive although they are both Hydrocortisone 2.5%.

Answered 2/25/2018

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Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Allergy & Immunology

Not much difference: The active ingredient, hydrocortisone, is the same. Proctozone is made in such a way that it is more helpful for hemorrhoids. Still, Hydrocortisone cream will help too.

Dr Maes agreed

Answered 2/20/2019

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A member asked:

What's the difference between proctozone 2.5% cream and hydrocortisone 2.5% cream? which is better for hemorrhoids?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr. Joram Seggev answered

Dr Maes agreed

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