ANODESYN OINTMENT
Active substance: LIDOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment
(allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride)
Important information about Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment This medicine relieves the symptoms of external piles. It can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years. Do not use. On children under 12 years.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you have.
An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it directly to the pile using a clean finger.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years
Wash hands before and after use. Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint. Re-apply the ointment as required. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Talk to your doctor if you have.
Symptoms that have not cleared up after using the ointment for 7 days. Persistent pain or bleeding from the anus (especially if there is a change in bowel movements). A swollen stomach or you are losing weight.
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Talk to your doctor. If you still have symptoms after 7 days. Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Children under 12 years
Do not use on children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. If your symptoms have not gone away after 7 days of treatment, you should ask your doctor for advice.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Lidocaine, one of the active ingredients, can be absorbed through the skin and pass into breast milk.
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Important information about some of the ingredients
This product contains wool fat which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
1. What the medicine is for
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment contains lidocaine which is a local painkiller to relieve pain and discomfort and allantoin which helps with the healing process. This medicine relieves the pain and irritation associated with external piles.
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4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment can have side effects, although these dont affect everyone. Allergic reactions may occur (rash, itching, wheezing). If you notice this or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: lidocaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/w, allantoin 0.5% w/w. The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin, wool fat, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment is a soft white clear cream. It is supplied in 25g tubes.
5. Storing this medicine
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Keep it out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in January 2009
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(allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride)
Important information about Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment This medicine relieves the symptoms of external piles. It can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years. Do not use. On children under 12 years.
2. Before you use this medicine
Do not use the medicine if you have.
An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section 6.
3. How to use this medicine
Apply it directly to the pile using a clean finger.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years
Wash hands before and after use. Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint. Re-apply the ointment as required. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Talk to your doctor if you have.
Symptoms that have not cleared up after using the ointment for 7 days. Persistent pain or bleeding from the anus (especially if there is a change in bowel movements). A swollen stomach or you are losing weight.
FRONT FACE TOP
Talk to your doctor. If you still have symptoms after 7 days. Now read the rest of the leaflet before you use this medicine. It includes other information which might be especially important for you. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. Ask your pharmacist if you need any more information or advice. If any of the side effects gets serious, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet, please tell your doctor or pharmacist.
Children under 12 years
Do not use on children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to. FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY. If your symptoms have not gone away after 7 days of treatment, you should ask your doctor for advice.
Pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Lidocaine, one of the active ingredients, can be absorbed through the skin and pass into breast milk.
If you swallow some
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Important information about some of the ingredients
This product contains wool fat which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
1. What the medicine is for
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment contains lidocaine which is a local painkiller to relieve pain and discomfort and allantoin which helps with the healing process. This medicine relieves the pain and irritation associated with external piles.
Turn over
23192203
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment can have side effects, although these dont affect everyone. Allergic reactions may occur (rash, itching, wheezing). If you notice this or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
6. Further information
What is in this medicine
The active ingredients are: lidocaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/w, allantoin 0.5% w/w. The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin, wool fat, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment is a soft white clear cream. It is supplied in 25g tubes.
5. Storing this medicine
REVERSE FACE TOP
Keep it out of the reach and sight of children. Do not store above 25C. Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month. Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. This leaflet was revised in January 2009
23192203
Source: Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency
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