Anusol Cream 23g or 43g

About Anusol cream and how it works

This medicine is used to treat haemorrhoids (piles). It helps to relieve symptoms such as pain, swelling, irritation and itching that are associated with haemorrhoids. It contains a mixture of ingredients which have antiseptic, soothing, and protective properties.
This medicine is available as a cream.
Speak to your doctor if your symptoms do not improve or if they get worse during treatment with this medicine.
Before using Anusol cream

This medicine may not be suitable for everyone and some people must never have it. Check the leaflet that comes with your medicine to make sure that the medicine is suitable before having it.
Always get advice from a healthcare professional before having this medicine if:
you are allergic or sensitive to or have had a reaction to any of the ingredients in the medicine
this medicine is for a child
Medicines interactions
If you are taking more than one medicine they may interact with each other. This medicine is unlikely to have any important interactions. But speak to your pharmacist or doctor if you get any unusual symptoms while having this medicine with other medicines.
Possible side effects of Anusol cream

Most medicines can cause some side-effects but not everyone having the same medicine will get the same side-effects.
The following side-effects have been associated with people having this medicine:
temporary burning sensation
sensitivity reactions
Pregnancy and breast-feeding

This medicine is not known to cause any problems during pregnancy or while breast-feeding. However, as with all medicines, you should seek medical advice from your doctor before having this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
Other important information

Make sure that you read the leaflet that comes with your medicine to check what dose you should have and if there is anything that you need to do if you have more than the recommended dose. If you are in any doubt about whether this medicine is suitable for you, speak to your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not put this medicine in your mouth.
Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children.