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A member asked:

When taking hydrocortisone acetate suppositories for hemorrhoids, how far up are you supposed to insert them?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Not far: Just enough so that they stay in.

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2015

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Diagnosed with blood and a fissure. I take hydrocortisone acetate suppositories and colace (docusate sodium). How long will this last?

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I accidentally used Phenylephrine HCL 0.25% Hemorrhoid gel on my back (instead of hydrocortisone 1%). Should I be alarmed? I'm 5 months pregnant.

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I have hydrocortisone cream 1% for my hands cracked skin. Can i also use it for ext. Hemorrhoids?

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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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Can you use hydrocortisone 2.5% on poison ivy? would it work better than OTC 1%? would it help heal or only soothe? I have poison ivy on my arm and have hydrocortisone 2.5% i was prescribed for hemorrhoids a few months ago i never used?

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