Is Proctol a steroid?

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Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories contain the following medicinal ingredients: hydrocortisone, framycetin sulfate, cinchocaine hydrochloride and esculin. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. Framycetin Sulfate is an antibiotic.

Are hemorrhoid suppositories bad for you?

Don’t use OTC hemorrhoid medication for more than one week without a doctor’s permission. The medicines in the suppositories and other medicines can irritate the delicate tissues in and around the rectum. They can also cause inflammation, skin rash, and skin thinning.

What is Proctol used for?

This medication is a combination product that is used for the reduction of swelling, pain, and inflammation of hemorrhoids and other rectal lesions. It is also used to treat proctitis, fissures, cryptitis, pain following rectal surgery, and rectal itching.

How long does it take for Proctol to work?

PROCTOL, 10+5+5MG, SUPPOSITORY This medication contains a topical anti-inflammatory drug from the cortisone family (corticosteroid). Typically, it is used for hemorrhoids. It requires several days to take effect.

Is Proctol good for hemorrhoids?

What is Framycetin sulfate?

Framycetin sulfate is a bactericidal antibiotic. It is active against a wide variety of both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria commonly found in superficial eye infections: staphylococci (including strains resistant to other antibiotics), Pseudomonas aeruginosa, coliforms and pneumococci.

What does Proctozone HC treat?

This medication is used to treat minor pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and other problems of the anal area (such as anal fissures, itching). Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that reduces redness, itching, and swelling.

What are Proctosedyl suppositories used for?

Proctosedyl Suppositories can be used for the short term relief (not more than 7 days) of: Pain, irritation, discharge and itching associated with enlarged or swollen vessels around your back passage (haemorrhoids) Itching around your back passage.

Is PROCTOSEDYL safe?

PROCTOSEDYL use may hide signs of infection. PROCTOSEDYL contains hydrocortisone which can cause thinning and damage to the skin. Do not use PROCTOSEDYL if you have tuberculosis. Some diseases can be made worse by using PROCTOSEDYL.

What are the uses of proctol suppositories?

Proctol Suppositories Suppository is used for Hemorrhoids, Sunburns, Minor burns, Cuts or scratches, Insect bites, Inflammatory skin disorders, Itchy skin rashes, Insect bite reactions, Pain, Swelling and inflammation of skin, Hormonal conditions, Immune problems and other conditions.

What are the ingredients in proctol ointment?

What should I avoid while taking proctol suppositories suppository?

One should not drive a vehicle if using the medicine makes you drowsy, dizzy or lowers your blood-pressure extensively. Pharmacists also advise patients not to drink alcohol with medicines as alcohol intensifies drowsiness side-effects. Please check for these effects on your body when using Proctol Suppositories Suppository.

What are the ingredients in cinchocaine suppositories?

Each white to off-white torpedo-shaped suppository contains hydrocortisone 5 mg, dibucaine (cinchocaine) HCl 5 mg, framycetin sulfate 10 mg, and esculin 10 mg in a triglyceride base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: methylparaben, propylparaben, and triglyceride.