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Proctosedyl is used to provide relief from haemorrhoids (also known as piles) and irritation of the bottom. Piles are lumps inside and around your bottom that can feel itchy, uncomfortable and sometimes painful. Proctosedyl works as a local anaesthetic for short-term relief from the pain and irritation associated with piles, where the veins get swollen in your anus and lower rectum. Piles can be internal or external, meaning that sometimes theyโre visible.
They can be caused by straining when you go to the toilet, sitting for long periods of time on the toilet, ageing, being overweight, having a diet low in fibre or by chronic diarrhoea or constipation. They can also be triggered or made worse by things like childbirth too, but often the exact cause is unknown.
Piles are nothing to be embarrassed about; itโs estimated that 4.4.% of the general population worldwide experience them. But theyโre not often talked about, likely due to embarrassment or shame because of the area of the body where the condition occurs.
Some other conditions such as fissures, fistula, abscesses and tears are incorrectly called haemorrhoids as they share some of the symptoms. Itโs important to be sure that you have piles or related issues that can be resolved by proctosedyl before starting your treatment.
When it comes to treating piles, Proctosedyl is available as an ointment as well as a suppository. If you have sensitive skin, the suppository might be a better choice for you to avoid further irritation.
It contains two active ingredients, hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, and Cinchocaine hydrochloride, an anaesthetic that numbs soreness and pain. This relief can mean less irritation in the long run for you, despite Proctosedyl being a short-term treatment.
Thereโs just the one dose: 0.5%. Treatment with Proctosedyl is straightforward: itโs a seven-day course thatโs used as needed (when you go to the toilet and empty your bowels).
PRIME PubMed | Comparative efficacy and tolerability of two ointment and suppository preparations (โUniroidโ and โProctosedylโ) in the treatment of second degree haemorrhoids in general practice.
Prevalence and associated factors of hemorrhoids among adult patients visiting the surgical outpatient department in the University of Gondar Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia. PLOS ONE, 16(4), p.e0249736.
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The anaesthetic in Proctosedyl should kick in almost immediately, although that doesnโt mean that all discomfort will be eliminated. The anti-inflammatory properties might require a few days before you notice significant results. If symptoms persist after seven days, seek further medical attention.
If youโve used Proctosedyl for longer than seven days, you should get in touch with our clinician. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember but donโt take twice the amount to make up for a missed dose. You should always speak to our clinician first before adjusting your dose.
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