Anodesyn Ointment 25g

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.

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Do not use the medicine if you have:

• An allergy to any of the ingredients listed in section

Talk to your doctor if you have

• Symptoms that have not cleared up after using the ointment for 7 days
• Persistent pain or bleeding from the anus (especially if there is a change in bowel movements)
• A swollen stomach or you are losing weight

Pregnant or breastfeeding

• Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Lidocaine, one of the active ingredients, can be absorbed through the skin and pass into breast milk

Important information about some of the ingredients

• This product contains wool fat which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Apply 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

• FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY

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

• Always read the patient information leaflet before use.

Like all medicines, Anodesyn Ointment can have side effects, although these don’t affect everyone.

• Allergic reactions may occur (rash, itching, wheezing).

If you notice this or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.

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.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine

• The active ingredients are: lidocaine hydrochloride 0.5% w/w, allantoin 0.5% w/w
• The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin, wool fat, purified water

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