RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Rectal topical corticosteroid preparations JF Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin JO Drug Ther Bull FD BMJ Publishing Group Ltd SP 66 OP 68 DO 10.1136/dtb.29.17.66 VO 29 IS 17 YR 1991 UL http://dtb.bmj.com/content/29/17/66.abstract AB Topical corticosteroid preparations have been the main treatment for attacks of mild to moderate proctitis and left-sided ulcerative colitis since the 1950s.1 This article reviews the liquid enema, foam and suppository formulations available.