FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
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.
Repeat as required, do not use for more than 7 days unless advised by your doctor.
Children under 12 years.
Do not use on children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
See the product label for more information or view the Patient Information Leaflet.
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If in doubt, always talk to a healthcare professional.
How you can treat or prevent haemorrhoids.
Dos:
Drink lots of fluid and eat plenty of fibre to keep your poo soft
Wipe bottom with damp toilet paper
Use over the counter medicines to help relieve pain
Take a warm bath to ease itching and pain
Use an ice pack wrapped in a towel to ease discomfort
Gently push a pile back inside
Keep bottom clean and dry
Exercise regularly
Cut down on alcohol and caffeine (like tea, coffee and cola) to avoid constipation
Don’t:
Do not wipe your bottom too hard after you poo
Do not ignore the urge to poo
Do not push too hard when pooing
Do not take painkillers that contain codeine, because they cause constipation
Do not take ibuprofen if your piles are bleeding
Do not spend more time than you need to on the toilet
www.nhs.uk/conditions/piles-haemorrhoids
Haemorrhoids, or piles, are lumps inside and around the anus. They often get better on their own after a few days.
Symptoms of haemorrhoids include:
Bright red blood after passing stool
An itchy anus
Feeling the need to poo after going to the toilet
Slimy mucus in underwear or on toilet paper after wiping bottom
Lumps around the anus
Pain around the anus
If there's no improvement after 7 days of treatment at home, or you keep getting haemorrhoids, you should see a doctor. If there's no improvement after home treatments, you may need hospital treatment. You should ask for an urgent GP appointment or call 111 if:
Who can use this product:
It can be used by adults and the elderly. It is not recommended for children. Do not use if you are allergic to lidocaine.
