Product details
Boots Pharmaceuticals Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment (Lidocaine, Zinc Oxide)

Effective, soothing relief


Effective relief of pain and discomfort
Soothes itching
Shrinks piles

Uses: For the relief of internal and external haemorrhoids (piles) and itching and irritation around the anus.
Suitable for
Adults and children over the age of 12 years.

 
Age Restriction

You must be at least 16 years old to purchase this product.

How to use
Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use.

Check the tube seal is not broken before first use. If it is, do not use the ointment.

Pierce tube seal with end of cap.

Wash hands thoroughly before and after applying the ointment.

Follow the directions for use in the leaflet.

Adults and children of 12 years and over: For internal haemorrhoids use a small amount morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to.

Adults and children of 12 years and over: For external haemorrhoids use 1 inch of ointment (2.5cm) morning and night and after each bowel movement. Repeat when you need to.

Adults and children of 12 years and over: For anal itching use a small amount. Apply to the anal area when you need to.

Hazards and Cautions
Before using this medicine:

If you need more advice, ask your pharmacist.

Do not use:


if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.


Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:

if you are pregnant.

Apply only to the rectal and anal area.

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

If symptoms do not go away within 14 days talk to your doctor.

Storage

Do not store above 25°C

Use by the date on the end flap of the carton.

Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Precautions

This is a medicine; Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have an underlying medical condition, are taking any other medication or complementary therapy, or if symptoms persist.

Seek advice before using if you are breast feeding, pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or suffer from allergies.

Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Active ingredients
Lidocaine, Zinc Oxide

Ingredients
Active ingredients: Lidocaine 0.6% w/w, Zinc Oxide 6.6% w/w.

Other ingredients: yellow soft paraffin, light liquid paraffin, colloidal anhydrous silica.