Anusol HC

(Benzyl benzoate with bismuth oxide, bismuth subgallate, hydrocortisone acetate, peru balsam and zinc oxide)

• Ointment (£6.00 = 30g)
• Suppositories (£4.24 = 12 suppositories)

Indications and dose

• Haemorrhoids, pruritus ani
  • Apply (or insert suppository) twice daily for no longer than 7 days, in the morning and at night, an additional dose should be applied (or inserted) after a bowel movement.

Notes

1. Prescribe by brand (to aid identification where products contain multiple ingredients, or to prevent confusion where multiple brands contain similar ingredients).

Scheriproct

(Cinchocaine with prednisolone)

• Ointment (£3.23 = 30g)
• Suppositories (£1.52 = 12 suppositories)

Indications and dose

• Haemorrhoids, pruritus ani
  • Insert 1 suppository daily after a bowel movement, for 5–7 days (in severe cases initially 2–3 times daily).

Notes

1. Prescribe by brand (to aid identification where products contain multiple ingredients, or to prevent confusion where multiple brands contain similar ingredients).

Xyloproct

(Hydrocortisone 0.275% with lidocaine 5%)

• Ointment (£4.19 = 20g)

Indications and dose

• Haemorrhoids, pruritus ani
  • Apply several times daily; short-term use only.

Notes

1. Prescribe by brand (to aid identification where products contain multiple ingredients, or to prevent confusion where multiple brands contain similar ingredients).