Proctosedyl Ointment

Proctosedyl general information

What is Proctosedyl used for?

Proctosedyl ointment is a topical treatment for haemorrhoids commonly known as piles (both external and internal), also for other painful conditions of the rectum such as rectal fissures (tears), anal pruritus (itching) and perianal eczema. Proctosedyl ointment reduces the pain, swelling and muscle spasm caused by haemorrhoids and other rectal lesions.

How does Proctosedyl work?

Proctosedyl ointment contains a combination of two medications that are used together as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids. Cinchocaine is a local anaesthetic with analgesic properties (pain relieving) and also relaxes spasm of the anal sphincter. Hydrocortisone is low potency corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and itching, and this reduces discharge. These two medications work together to numb the pain, reduce the swelling and relieve the itching associated with haemorrhoids and other rectal lesions.

What does Proctosedyl contain?

Proctosedyl ointment contains a combination of two active ingredients, cinchocaine hydrochloride 0.5% and hydrocortisone 0.5%, which act together to relive symptoms of haemorrhoids. It also contains: liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin and wool fat.

Treating haemorrhoids with Proctosedyl

Proctosedyl ointment contains a combination of two medications that are used as a topical treatment for haemorrhoids. Cinchocaine is a local anaesthetic with analgesic properties (pain relieving) and also relaxes spasm of the anal sphincter. Hydrocortisone is low potency corticosteroid that reduces inflammation and itching, and this reduces discharge. Together these two medications in Proctosedyl ointment reduce the pain, swelling and spasm caused by haemorrhoids.

What are the side effects of Proctosedyl?

The most commonly reported side effects when using Proctosedyl ointment include: burning and skin rash. If used for long periods on broken skin the hydrocortisone in Proctosedyl ointment may cause adrenal suppression and reduce the amount of corticosteroid hormone like cortisol produced by the adrenal gland.

When should Proctosedyl not be used?

You should not use Proctosedyl if you:

• are allergic to cinchocaine or hydrocortisone or any ingredient in Proctosedyl ointment
• have tuberculosis or fungal infection in the area of the anus

You should apply your Proctosedyl ointment to the affected area 3 times daily and after a bowel motion. Rub into the affected area and if you want to apply Proctosedyl ointment deeper, insert the nozzle all the way into the rectum and squeeze the tube. You should continue to used your Proctosedyl ointment for 7 days initially or as recommended by your doctor. If you need longer use, you should reduce the number of daily applications to 2 or 3 a day, but you should not use for more than 3 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

How long should you take Proctosedyl?

You should continue to used your Proctosedyl ointment for 7 days initially or as recommended by your doctor. If you need longer use, you should reduce the number of daily applications to 2 or 3 a day, but you should not use for more than 3 weeks unless advised by your doctor.

Missed dose of Proctosedyl

If you miss a dose of Proctosedyl ointment apply it as soon as you remember, unless it is time to take the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not take a double dose.

How should Proctosedyl be stored?

You should store your Proctosedyl ointment below 30°C and protect from light.