Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories - 24 Suppositories

This medicine contains a local anaesthetic, Lidocaine, to relieve the pain and discomfort of haemorrhoids (also known as piles). It also contains Allantoin which helps healing.

Suitable for: Adults and the elderly.

How to use: Please read the enclosed leaflet carefully before use. Check the blister is not broken before use. If it is, do not use that suppository. Wash hands thoroughly before and after inserting the suppository. Remove the protective film. Adults and the elderly: If possible empty bowels before use. Gently insert one suppository deep into the rectum morning and night and after each bowel movement. Use only in the rectum. Do not swallow the suppository. Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms do not go away within 7 days talk to your doctor.

Hazards and Cautions

• Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
• Talk to your pharmacist or doctor if you have continuous pain or bleeding from the anus, a change in bowel habit, a swollen stomach or have lost weight without trying, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If anyone accidentally swallows a suppository: Talk to a doctor straight away.
• Possible side effects: Most people will not have problems, but some may get some. If you get any of these serious side effects, stop using the suppositories. See a doctor: Allergic reactions (e.g. skin rash, redness or itchy skin). If you get any of the following side effects see your pharmacist or doctor: Diarrhoea.
• Reporting of side effects: If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed on this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
• Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.

Storage: Store at or below 25°C. Use by the date shown on the side panel of the carton.

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 pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding or suffer from allergies.

Active ingredients: Allantoin, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate.

Ingredients: Active Ingredients: Each suppository contains allantoin 10.25 mg, lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate 10.25 mg. Also contains: colloidal silicon dioxide, witepsol w35, purified water.