Cortifoam
Cortifoam is a topical corticosteroid rectal foam containing hydrocortisone acetate. It works locally in the lower bowel and rectum to reduce inflammation, swelling, and itching associated with inflammatory bowel conditions like ulcerative proctitis.
Dosage by Body Weight
The usual adult dosage is one applicatorful (providing approximately 90 mg of hydrocortisone) administered rectally once or twice daily for two to three weeks, and then every second day thereafter. Pediatric safety and dosage have not been established.
- Body Weight
- Below 5 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 5-7 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 8-10 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 11-15 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
- Body Weight
- 16-20 kg
- Dose
- Not established
- Frequency
- Not recommended
- Tracking Notes
- Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established.
| Body Weight | Dose | Frequency | Tracking Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below 5 kg | Not established | Not recommended | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 5-7 kg | Not established | Not recommended | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 8-10 kg | Not established | Not recommended | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 11-15 kg | Not established | Not recommended | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
| 16-20 kg | Not established | Not recommended | Safety and efficacy in pediatric patients have not been established. |
Formulation
Purpose
Used as an adjunctive therapy in the treatment of active ulcerative proctitis of the distal portion of the rectum.
Generic Name
Hydrocortisone acetateScheduled Drug
No. This medicine is generally not treated as a scheduled/prescription-only drug in common consumer references, but local rules may vary.