Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories, 25 Mg

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories, 25 Mg
SPL v2
SPL
SPL Set ID de171b0a-3854-4aaa-889e-f2d999c0458c
Route
RECTAL
Published
Effective Date 2024-02-20
Document Type 34391-3 Human Prescription Drug Label

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients
Hydrocortisone (25 mg)
Inactive Ingredients
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil

Identifiers & Packaging

Pill Appearance
Shape: bullet Color: white
Marketing Status
UNAPPROVED DRUG OTHER Active Since 2024-03-01

Description

Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 25 mg hydrocortisone acetate, USP in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base. Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 30 mg hydrocortisone acetate, USP in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base. Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid. The molecular weight of hydrocortisone acetate is 404.50. Chemically, hydrocortisone acetate is pregn-4-ene-3, 20 dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-, (11ß)- with an empirical formula of C H O and the following structural formula:

Indications and Usage

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are indicated for use in inflamed hemorrhoids, post-irradiation (factitial) proctitis, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis, cryptitis, other inflammatory conditions of anorectum, and pruritus ani.

Dosage and Administration

Usual dosage: One suppository in the rectum twice daily morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times daily; or two suppositories twice daily. In factitial proctitis, recommended therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to response.

Contraindications

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are contraindicated in those patients having a history of hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone acetate or any of the components.

Adverse Reactions

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with hydrocortisone acetate suppositories; burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypopigmentation, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection. To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

How Supplied

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 25 mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end. Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 16571-676-21 Box of 24 suppositories, NDC 16571-676-42 Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 30 mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end. Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 16571-164-21


Medication Information

Indications and Usage

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are indicated for use in inflamed hemorrhoids, post-irradiation (factitial) proctitis, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis, cryptitis, other inflammatory conditions of anorectum, and pruritus ani.

Dosage and Administration

Usual dosage: One suppository in the rectum twice daily morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times daily; or two suppositories twice daily. In factitial proctitis, recommended therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to response.

Contraindications

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are contraindicated in those patients having a history of hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone acetate or any of the components.

Adverse Reactions

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with hydrocortisone acetate suppositories; burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypopigmentation, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection.



To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

How Supplied

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 25 mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end.

Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 16571-676-21

Box of 24 suppositories, NDC 16571-676-42

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 30 mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end.

Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 16571-164-21

Description

Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 25 mg hydrocortisone acetate, USP in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base.

Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 30 mg hydrocortisone acetate, USP in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base.

Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid. The molecular weight of hydrocortisone acetate is 404.50.

Chemically, hydrocortisone acetate is pregn-4-ene-3, 20 dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-, (11ß)- with an empirical formula of C H O and the following structural formula:

Storage

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Store away from heat. Protect from freezing. Avoid contact

with eyes.



KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

PHARMACIST

This product is not an Orange Book rated product, therefore all prescriptions using this product shall be subject to state and federal statutes as applicable. This product has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic or other equivalency testing. There are no claims of bioequivalence or therapeutic equivalence. Each person recommending a prescription substitution using this product shall make such recommendation based on his/her professional knowledge and opinion, upon evaluating the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, excipients and chemical information contained within the enclosed prescribing information.



Rx Only



Distributed by:

Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.

East Brunswick, NJ 08816



Manufactured by:

Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC

West Caldwell, NJ 07006



52030/52050

Revised: 02/2024

Overdosage

If signs and symptoms of systemic overdosage occur, discontinue use.

Precautions

Do not use hydrocortisone acetate suppositories unless adequate proctologic examination is made.



If irritation develops, the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.



In the presence of an infection, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, hydrocortisone acetate should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.

Carcinogenesis

No long-term studies in animals have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of corticosteroid suppositories.

Pregnancy Category C

In laboratory animals, topical steroids have been associated with an increase in the incidence of fetal abnormalities when gestating females have been exposed to rather low dosage levels. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.



Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the risk of the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.



It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk, and because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from hydrocortisone acetate suppositories, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Clinical Pharmacology

In normal subjects, about 26% of hydrocortisone acetate is absorbed when the hydrocortisone acetate suppository is applied to the rectum. Absorption of hydrocortisone acetate may vary across abraded or inflamed surfaces.

Topical steroids are primarily effective because of their anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive action.

Drug Abuse and Dependence

Drug abuse and dependence have not been reported in patients treated with hydrocortisone acetate suppositories.

Package Label.principal Display Panel

Rising®                                 NDC 16571-676-21

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories

25 mg



For Rectal Administration



12 Adult Suppositories        Rx only

Rising ®                                  NDC 16571-164-21

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories

30 mg



For Rectal Administration



12 Adult Suppositories        Rx only


Structured Label Content

Storage (STORAGE)

Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature]. Excursions permitted to 15°-30°C (59°-86°F). Store away from heat. Protect from freezing. Avoid contact

with eyes.



KEEP THIS AND ALL DRUGS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental ingestion, seek professional assistance or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.

PHARMACIST

This product is not an Orange Book rated product, therefore all prescriptions using this product shall be subject to state and federal statutes as applicable. This product has not been subjected to FDA therapeutic or other equivalency testing. There are no claims of bioequivalence or therapeutic equivalence. Each person recommending a prescription substitution using this product shall make such recommendation based on his/her professional knowledge and opinion, upon evaluating the active ingredients, inactive ingredients, excipients and chemical information contained within the enclosed prescribing information.



Rx Only



Distributed by:

Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc.

East Brunswick, NJ 08816



Manufactured by:

Quagen Pharmaceuticals LLC

West Caldwell, NJ 07006



52030/52050

Revised: 02/2024

Overdosage (OVERDOSAGE)

If signs and symptoms of systemic overdosage occur, discontinue use.

Description (DESCRIPTION)

Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 25 mg hydrocortisone acetate, USP in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base.

Each Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppository for rectal administration contains 30 mg hydrocortisone acetate, USP in a specially blended hydrogenated vegetable oil base.

Hydrocortisone acetate is a corticosteroid. The molecular weight of hydrocortisone acetate is 404.50.

Chemically, hydrocortisone acetate is pregn-4-ene-3, 20 dione, 21-(acetyloxy)-11, 17-dihydroxy-, (11ß)- with an empirical formula of C H O and the following structural formula:

Precautions (PRECAUTIONS)

Do not use hydrocortisone acetate suppositories unless adequate proctologic examination is made.



If irritation develops, the product should be discontinued and appropriate therapy instituted.



In the presence of an infection, the use of an appropriate antifungal or antibacterial agent should be instituted. If a favorable response does not occur promptly, hydrocortisone acetate should be discontinued until the infection has been adequately controlled.

Carcinogenesis

No long-term studies in animals have been performed to evaluate the carcinogenic potential of corticosteroid suppositories.

How Supplied (HOW SUPPLIED)

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 25 mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end.

Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 16571-676-21

Box of 24 suppositories, NDC 16571-676-42

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories 30 mg are off-white, smooth surfaced and bullet shaped with one pointed end.

Box of 12 suppositories, NDC 16571-164-21

Adverse Reactions (ADVERSE REACTIONS)

The following local adverse reactions have been reported with hydrocortisone acetate suppositories; burning, itching, irritation, dryness, folliculitis, hypopigmentation, allergic contact dermatitis, secondary infection.



To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Rising Pharma Holdings, Inc. at 1-844-874-7464, or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

Contraindications (CONTRAINDICATIONS)

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are contraindicated in those patients having a history of hypersensitivity to hydrocortisone acetate or any of the components.

Pregnancy Category C (PREGNANCY CATEGORY C)

In laboratory animals, topical steroids have been associated with an increase in the incidence of fetal abnormalities when gestating females have been exposed to rather low dosage levels. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.



Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories should only be used during pregnancy if the potential benefit justifies the risk of the fetus. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.



It is not known whether this drug is excreted in human milk, and because many drugs are excreted in human milk and because of the potential for serious adverse reactions in nursing infants from hydrocortisone acetate suppositories, a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.

Clinical Pharmacology (CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY)

In normal subjects, about 26% of hydrocortisone acetate is absorbed when the hydrocortisone acetate suppository is applied to the rectum. Absorption of hydrocortisone acetate may vary across abraded or inflamed surfaces.

Topical steroids are primarily effective because of their anti-inflammatory, anti-pruritic and vasoconstrictive action.

Indications and Usage (INDICATIONS AND USAGE)

Hydrocortisone acetate suppositories are indicated for use in inflamed hemorrhoids, post-irradiation (factitial) proctitis, as an adjunct in the treatment of chronic ulcerative colitis, cryptitis, other inflammatory conditions of anorectum, and pruritus ani.

Dosage and Administration (DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION)

Usual dosage: One suppository in the rectum twice daily morning and night for two weeks, in nonspecific proctitis. In more severe cases, one suppository three times daily; or two suppositories twice daily. In factitial proctitis, recommended therapy is six to eight weeks or less, according to response.

Drug Abuse and Dependence (DRUG ABUSE AND DEPENDENCE)

Drug abuse and dependence have not been reported in patients treated with hydrocortisone acetate suppositories.

Package Label.principal Display Panel (PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL)

Rising®                                 NDC 16571-676-21

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories

25 mg



For Rectal Administration



12 Adult Suppositories        Rx only

Rising ®                                  NDC 16571-164-21

Hydrocortisone Acetate Suppositories

30 mg



For Rectal Administration



12 Adult Suppositories        Rx only


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