Indication

Internal and external haemorrhoids, Haemorrhoids post-partum, Anal pruritus, peri-anal eczema, anal fissures, proctitis, Post-haemorrhoidectomy application to relieve pain and discomfort.

Administration

Apply the ointment in small quantity with the finger, on the painful or pruritic area, morning and evening and after each stool. For deep application attach applicator/cannula (supplied) to tube, insert to full extent and squeeze tube gently from lower end whilst withdrawing.

Adult Dose

Adult:\r\nOintment\r\nApply onto the affected area in the morning and evening and after each stool.\r\n\r\nSuppository\r\n Insert 1 suppository in the morning and evening and after each stool.

Contraindication

Application to inflamed or infected tissues or to damaged skin mucosa; instillation into the middle ear.

Mode of Action

Cinchocaine prevents or diminishes nerve impulse conduction near to the site of admin. It also has membrane-stabilising effect owing to decrease of permeability of the nerve cell to sodium ions.\r\n\r\nHydrocortisone is a corticosteroid used for its anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive effects. Its anti-inflammatory action is due to the suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability. It may also be used as replacement therapy in adrenocortical insufficiency.\r\n\r\nFramycetin Sulphatethe broad spectrum antibiotic,Framycetin Sulphate,eradicates most infections which may already be present or arise in lesions of the anorectal area.\r\n\r\nEsculin improves skin vasculature and is effective in the management of cellulitis.

Precaution

Avoid application for prolonged periods and to extensive areas. Pregnancy, lactation.

Side Effect

Restlessness; excitement; nervousness; paraesthesias; dizziness; tinnitus; blurred vision; nausea; vomiting; muscle twitching; tremors; convulsions; hypotension; bradycardia; arrhythmias; cardiac arrest.