This preparation is a practitioner-directed dosage form designed for localized absorption.
- The active ingredients—Hydrocortisone (1%) and Lidocaine (2%)—are incorporated into a specialized base that remains solid at room temperature but melts uniformly upon insertion at body temperature.
- This process allows for a consistent and controlled release of the calming and anesthetic agents directly to the rectal lining.
- This targeted delivery system minimizes systemic distribution while maximizing the contact time between the medication and the sensitive tissue.