Boots Haemorrhoid Ointment
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Information Tor the user
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment (Lidocaine, Zinc Oxide)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
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i This medicine is available without ] prescription to treat minor conditions, i However, you still need to use it carefully | to get the best results from it.
!• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read ' it again
i» Ask your pharmacist if you need more | information or advice • You must see a doctor if your symptoms | do not go away within 14 days
| What this medicine is for
i This medicine contains two ingredients -] Lidocaine, which is a local anaesthetic to i reduce pain, and an astringent, Zinc | Oxide, which helps relieve pain, soothe ' and protect sore skin.
] The medicine can be used to relieve i internal and external haemorrhoids (also | known as piles), and to relieve itching ' and irritation around the anus.
' Internal haemorrhoids appear inside the i lower section of the bowel (rectum).
] External haemorrhoids appear outside i the opening of the bowel (anus).
! Before you use this ! medicine
| This medicine can be used by adults and i children aged 12 years and over.
| However, some people should not use 1 this medicine or should seek the advice ! of their pharmacist or doctor first.
XDo not use:
i* If you are allergic to any of the
| ingredients (see “What is in this medicine”)
;f Talk to your pharmacist or ! doctor:
> If you are pregnant
! You can use this medicine if you are ' breastfeeding.
Other important information
When you have haemorrhoids you should try to avoid getting constipation as it can make the symptoms worse. If you need more advice about how to avoid constipation talk to your pharmacist.
/How to use this medicine
Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the ointment. Pierce tube seal with end of cap. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using the ointment. Apply only to the rectal and anal area.
Directions for use
For internal haemorrhoids: The
product comes with an applicator for applying the ointment inside the bowel.
• Remove the cap of the tube
• Screw the nozzle onto the end of the tube
• Squeeze a small amount of ointment through the nozzle and rub it round the outside of the nozzle
• Insert the nozzle into the anal opening and gently squeeze a small amount of ointment inside the bowel (this is easier to do if you bend forward)
• After use remove the nozzle and replace the cap on the tube
• Wash the nozzle thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinse and dry
• Follow the instructions in the table on the back of the leaflet
For external haemorrhoids: Wet some cotton wool with warm water and gently clean the sore area. Carefully dry with fresh cotton wool and then apply the ointment.
Follow the instructions in the table on the back of the leaflet.
|
Age |
What for |
How much to use and how often |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
Internal haemorrhoids |
A small amount, morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to. |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
External haemorrhoids |
1 inch of ointment (2.5 cm), morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to. |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
Anal itching |
Apply a small amount to the anal area when you need to. |
Do not use on children under 12 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away within 14 days talk to your doctor.
If you use too much or if anyone accidentally swallows some of the medicine: Talk to a doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
! If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the ointment and see a doctor:
• Skin rash, red or itchy skin (signs of allergic reaction)
If you get the following side effect see your pharmacist or doctor.
• Diarrhoea
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.aov.uk/vellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Use by the date on the end flap of the i carton or tube edge. j
What is in this medicine |
Udocaine 0.6% w/w, Zinc Oxide 6.6% w/w,j which are the active ingredients. i
As well as the active ingredients, the ' ointment also contains yellow soft | paraffin, light liquid paraffin, colloidal 1 anhydrous silica. I
The pack contains 25 g or 55 g of white i ointment. The pack also contains a j white plastic applicator which is used ' for treating internal haemorrhoids. !
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing i
Authorisation holder The Boots j
Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by1 BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA. I
Leaflet prepared February 2015 .
If you would like any further information i about this medicine, please contact j The Boots Company PLC Nottingham ' NG23AA |
Other formats
Please be ready to give the following j information: i
Product name: Boots Haemorrhoid ' Relief Ointment !
Reference number: 00014/0448 I
This is a service provided by the Royal i National Institute of Blind People. j
Information Tor the user
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment i(Lidocaine, Zinc Oxide)
Read all of this leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you.
i This medicine is available without ] prescription to treat minor conditions, i However, you still need to use it carefully | to get the best results from it.
!• Keep this leaflet, you may need to read 1 it again
i» Ask your pharmacist if you need more | information or advice • You must see a doctor if your symptoms | do not go away within 14 days
| What this medicine is for
i This medicine contains two ingredients -] Lidocaine, which is a local anaesthetic to i reduce pain, and an astringent, Zinc | Oxide, which helps relieve pain, soothe ' and protect sore skin.
] The medicine can be used to relieve i internal and external haemorrhoids (also | known as piles), and to relieve itching ' and irritation around the anus.
' Internal haemorrhoids appear inside the i lower section of the bowel (rectum).
] External haemorrhoids appear outside i the opening of the bowel (anus).
! Before you use this ! medicine
| This medicine can be used by adults and i children aged 12 years and over.
| However, some people should not use 1 this medicine or should seek the advice ! of their pharmacist or doctor first.
XDo not use:
i* If you are allergic to any of the
| ingredients (see “What is in this medicine”)
;f Talk to your pharmacist or ! doctor:
> If you are pregnant
! You can use this medicine if you are ' breastfeeding.
Other important information
When you have haemorrhoids you should try to avoid getting constipation as it can make the symptoms worse. If you need more advice about how to avoid constipation talk to your pharmacist.
/How to use this medicine
Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the ointment. Pierce tube seal with end of cap. Wash your hands thoroughly before and after using the ointment. Apply only to the rectal and anal area.
Directions for use
For internal haemorrhoids: The
product comes with an applicator for applying the ointment inside the bowel.
• Remove the cap of the tube
• Screw the nozzle onto the end of the tube
• Squeeze a small amount of ointment through the nozzle and rub it round the outside of the nozzle
• Insert the nozzle into the anal opening and gently squeeze a small amount of ointment inside the bowel (this is easier to do if you bend forward)
• After use remove the nozzle and replace the cap on the tube
• Wash the nozzle thoroughly with hot soapy water, rinse and dry
• Follow the instructions in the table on the back of the leaflet
For external haemorrhoids: Wet some cotton wool with warm water and gently clean the sore area. Carefully dry with fresh cotton wool and then apply the ointment.
Follow the instructions in the table on the back of the leaflet.
|
Age |
What for |
How much to use and how often |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
Internal haemorrhoids |
A small amount, morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to. |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
External haemorrhoids |
1 inch of ointment (2.5 cm), morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to. |
|
Adults and children of 12 years and over |
Anal itching |
Apply a small amount to the anal area when you need to. |
Do not use on children under 12 years, unless your doctor tells you to.
Do not use more than the amount recommended above.
If symptoms do not go away within 14 days talk to your doctor.
If you use too much or if anyone accidentally swallows some of the medicine: Talk to a doctor.
Possible side effects
Most people will not have problems, but some may get some of these:
! If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the ointment and see a doctor:
• Skin rash, red or itchy skin (signs of allergic reaction)
If you get the following side effect see your pharmacist or doctor.
• Diarrhoea
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.aov.uk/vellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
How to store this medicine
Use by the date on the end flap of the i carton or tube edge. j
What is in this medicine |
Udocaine 0.6% w/w, Zinc Oxide 6.6% w/w,j which are the active ingredients. i
As well as the active ingredients, the ' ointment also contains yellow soft | paraffin, light liquid paraffin, colloidal 1 anhydrous silica. I
The pack contains 25 g or 55 g of white i ointment. The pack also contains a j white plastic applicator which is used ' for treating internal haemorrhoids. !
Who makes this medicine
Manufactured for the Marketing i
Authorisation holder The Boots j
Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by1 BCM Ltd Nottingham NG2 3AA. I
Leaflet prepared February 2015 .
If you would like any further information i about this medicine, please contact j The Boots Company PLC Nottingham ' NG23AA |
Other formats
Please be ready to give the following j information: i
Product name: Boots Haemorrhoid ' Relief Ointment !
Reference number: 00014/0448 I
This is a service provided by the Royal i National Institute of Blind People. j