Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm

Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm is used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of ulcerative proctitis. Ulcerative proctitis is a type of ulcerative colitis that causes inflammation of the lining tissue of the inner rectum.

Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm contains Hydrocortisone, a steroid that inhibits the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness and swelling. 

Use Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm as prescribed. You are advised to use Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm for as long as your doctor has recommended it for you based on your medical condition. Sometimes, Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm may cause side effects such as irregular periods, unexpected flattening of the neck, face, and body, dusky complexion with purple patches, hair starting to grow on the body (women), or itching. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines. Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm should be used with caution in the elderly as they are more susceptible to adverse reactions. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, please inform your doctor before using Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm. Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before using Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm. Your doctor decides whether to discontinue breastfeeding or Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm based on the importance of Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm to the mother.

Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm is used in the treatment of Ulcerative proctitis. The detailed uses of Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm are as follows:

• Relieve hemorrhoid symptoms: Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm reduces inflammation, itching, and swelling around the anus caused by hemorrhoids, providing temporary relief from discomfort and irritation.
• Treat rectal irritation and inflammation: Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm helps soothe and heal conditions like proctitis or anal itching by calming the immune response and decreasing redness and pain.
• Manage ulcerative colitis-related inflammation: Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm is used alongside other medications to reduce localized inflammation in the rectum and lower colon, improving symptoms of ulcerative colitis.

• Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
• Check the label for directions and use it as advised. Hold the can upright and fill the applicator. Insert the applicator gently into the rectum while standing with one leg raised or lying on your side, then fully push the plunger.
• Shake the can vigorously before use.
• Always separate the applicator and wash it well after use.

Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm contains Hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid used as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of ulcerative proctitis. It works by inhibiting the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that cause redness and swelling. This reduces inflammation (redness and swelling) of the rectum and provides relief from symptoms such as pain in the rectum or bleeding from the rectum.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Hydrocortisone or other medicines. Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm should be used with caution in the elderly as they are more susceptible to adverse reactions. If you are pregnant or planning pregnancy, please inform your doctor before using Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm. Hydrocortisone may be excreted in breast milk. Therefore, if you are a nursing mother, inform your doctor before using Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm. Your doctor decides whether to discontinue breastfeeding or Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm based on the importance of Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm to the mother. If you are about to get vaccinated, inform your doctor that you are using Entofoam 10% Foam 20.8 gm as live vaccines should not be taken while on treatment with a corticosteroid.