Anodesyn Ointment 25g

Anodesyn Ointment 25g

Anodesyn Ointment relieves the symptoms of external piles and can be used by adults, the elderly and children over 12 years.

Anodesyn Ointment contains lidocaine which is a local painkiller to relieve pain and discomfort and allantoin which helps with the healing process. This medicine relieves the pain and irritation associated with external piles.

pply it directly to the pile.

Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years:

Wash hands before and after use.

Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint.

Re-apply the ointment as required.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Children under 12 years:

Do not use on children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to.

If your symptoms have not gone away after 7 days of treatment, you should ask your doctor for advice.

Haemorrhoids (piles) are enlarged blood vessels which can be found in and around the intrarectal area (bottom). They don’t always cause discomfort, so can easily go unnoticed. However, symptoms that can be experienced include:

• Bleeding after passing a stool (poo).
• An itchy or painful anus (bottom).
• Still feeling like you need to pass a stool after going to the toilet.
• Lumps and swelling around the anus.
• Mucus discharge after passing a stool.

Warnings

Anodesyn Ointment is not suitable for use by children under the age of 12. Anodesyn ointment is for external use only. If you accidentally swallow Anodesyn Ointment, seek medical advice immediately. Do not use Anodesyn Ointment if you are allergic to wool fat or any of the other listed ingredients.

Speak to your doctor before using Anodesyn Ointment if you have:

• Symptoms that have not cleared up after using the ointment for 7 days.
• Persistent pain or bleeding from your anus (bottom).
• A swollen stomach or loss of weight.

Side Effects

Like all medicines, Anodesyn Ointment can cause side effects, such as allergic reaction (itching, rash, wheezing) although these do not affect everyone. Anodesyn contains wool fat which can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis. If skin irritation occurs or any other side effect not mentioned, seek medical advice from your GP or health care professional.