Drug reference
Haemorrhoids | Pruritus ani ▶BY RECTUM USING AEROSOL SPRAY ▶Adult: 1 spray up to 3 times a day for no longer than 7 days without medical advice, spray once over the affected area ▶BY RECTUM USING OINTMENT ▶Adult: Apply several times daily, for short term use only
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Local anaesthetic component can be absorbed through the rectal mucosa (avoid excessive application). local anaesthetic component may cause sensitisation (use for short periods only—no longer than a few days)
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MHRA/CHM ADVICE: CORTICOSTEROIDS: RARE RISK OF CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY WITH LOCAL AS WELL AS SYSTEMIC ADMINISTRATION (AUGUST 2017) See Corticosteroids, general use p. 707.
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There can be variation in the licensing of different medicines containing the same drug. Ointment ▶Xyloproct (Aspen Pharma Trading Ltd) Hydrocortisone acetate 2.75 mg per 1 gram, Lidocaine 50 mg per 1 gram Xyloproct 5%/0.275% ointment | 20 gram P £4.19 DT = £4.19 Spray ▶Perinal (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Hydrocortisone 2 mg per 1 gram, Lidocaine hydrochloride 10 mg per 1 gram Perinal spray | 30 ml p £6.11 DT = £6.11
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1 spray up to 3 times a day for no longer than
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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Apply several times daily, for short term use
First-line fragment. Read the complete Indications and Dose section above.
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