What it is used for
- Relieving itching, burning and swelling of haemorrhoids, as part of a combination product
- Soothing irritation around the anus
- As an astringent on weeping or inflamed skin in some products
How it is used
- Insert the suppository into the back passage after a bowel movement and washing the area
- Apply the ointment around or just inside the anus with the applicator provided, then wash your hands
- Use it for a short time only, as the leaflet or your doctor says, because the product contains a steroid
Possible side effects
- Local burning or irritation
- An allergic skin reaction
- Thinning of the skin with long use of products containing a steroid
Who should not use it
- Allergy to any ingredient in the product
- An untreated infection in the area, such as a fungal or viral infection
Before and while using it
- Bleeding from the back passage needs a medical check to rule out serious causes
- See your doctor if symptoms do not improve quickly or get worse
- Do not use it in children unless prescribed
- Keep it away from the eyes
Medicine interactions
- No important interactions are known; do not use other rectal products at the same time without advice
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Haemorrhoids are common in pregnancy; ask your doctor or pharmacist before using the combination product
How to store it
- Keep suppositories in a cool place so they do not melt, and out of the reach of children
Get medical help straight away if
- Your face, lips or tongue swell, or you find it hard to breathe.
- You get a severe rash, blistering or peeling skin.
- A side effect worries you or doesn’t go away: contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Questions about this medicine?
Talk to a doctor by video, or send your question by text.
Source: Standard international medicine references
This guide is general information and doesn’t replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Don’t start, stop or change a medicine without asking them, and always read the leaflet in the pack.