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From the official U.S. FDA label for hydrocortisone acetate, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.
Cortifoam ® is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the topical treatment of ulcerative proctitis of the distal portion of the rectum in patients who cannot retain hydrocortisone or other corticosteroid enemas.
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Cortifoam ® is contraindicated in patients who are hypersensitive to any components of this product. Local contraindications to the use of intrarectal steroids include obstruction, abscess, perforation, peritonitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses, extensive fistulas and sinus tracts.
General Do not insert any part of the aerosol container directly into the anus. Contents of the container are under pressure. Do not burn or puncture the aerosol container. Do not store at temperatures above 120°F. Because Cortifoam ® is not expelled, systemic hydrocortisone absorption may be greater from Cortifoam ® than from corticosteroid enema formulations. If there is not evidence of clinical or proctologic improvement within two or three weeks after starting Cortifoam ® therapy, or if the patient's condition worsens, discontinue the drug. Rare instances of anaphylactoid reactions have occurred in patients receiving corticosteroid therapy (see ADVERSE REACTIONS ). …
Pregnancy Teratogenic Effects Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in many species when given in doses equivalent to the human dose. Animal studies in which corticosteroids have been given to pregnant mice, rats, and rabbits have yielded an increased incidence of cleft palate in the offspring. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. …
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PKN Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream contains Hydrocortisone acetate (1%), as cream, according to its NAFDAC registration record.
Yes. PKN Hydrocortisone Acetate Cream is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number A4-100695, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.
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Cortifoam ® is indicated as adjunctive therapy in the topical treatment of ulcerative proctitis of the distal portion of the rectum in patients who cannot retain hydrocortisone or other corticosteroid enemas. (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for hydrocortisone acetate. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)
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