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Is there any real difference between anusol-hc 2.5% and a generic hydrocortisone 2.5% cream?
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Anusol-HC 2.5%.: Anusol-hc 2.5% is the brand name and Hydrocortisone 2.5% is the genetic. Anusol comes as a suppository while the generic is a cream. The suppository may be more effective for your condition.
Answered 1/2/2018
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No: The difference is in name only although there may be additives that are different.
Answered 2/25/2019
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