TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Ointment (includes hydrocortisone acetate 0·275%, lidocaine 5%) (Xyloproct®)
Dosage:
Apply several times daily, short-term use only.
Compound haemorrhoidal preparations (Formulary)
Local anaesthetics are used to relieve pain associated with haemorrhoids and pruritus ani, however good evidence is lacking. Xyloproct® contains lidocaine (in addition to hydrocortisone); of the available topical anaesthetics it is least likely to cause irritation. Prolonged use of corticosteroids can cause atrophy of anal skin. Use Anusol-HC®, Xyloproct® and Scheriproct® for a maximum of 7 days.
Suppositories are suitable for internal haemorrhoids and proctitis whereas creams and ointments are suitable for external haemorrhoids.
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Ointment (includes hydrocortisone acetate 0·25%) (Anusol Plus HC®OTC)
Dosage:
Apply ointment morning and night and after a bowel movement, for a maximum of 7 days.
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Suppositories (include hydrocortisone acetate 10mg) (Anusol Plus HC®OTC)
Dosage:
By rectum, Insert 1 suppository morning and night and after a bowel movement, for a maximum of 7 days.
Important: Therapy notes
Important: Formulation and dosage details
Formulation:
Ointment (includes prednisolone hexanoate 0·19%, cinchocaine 0·5%) (Scheriproct®)
Dosage:
Apply twice daily for 5 to 7 days.