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Germoloids Triple Action Suppositories (pack of 24) |
Symptomatic relief of the pain, swelling, irritation and itching associated with internal piles, and anal itching.
Germoloids Triple Action Suppositories:
•Contains a local anaesthetic
•Provides fast cooling pain relief
•Relieves itching
•Helps shrink piles
Always read the information sheet before using.
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Suppository for rectal administration.
The symptomatic relief of pain, swelling, irritation and itching associated with haemorrhoids, and pruritus ani.
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Adults and children 12 years and over:
One suppository to be inserted into the rectum on retiring at night and in the morning, preferably after bowel movement.
If necessary Germoloids Suppositories may be used at any time during the day with a minimum 3 - 4 hours between suppositories.
Do not use more than 4 suppositories in any 24-hour period.
Children under 12 years:
Only as directed by a doctor.
The elderly:
The normal adult dose may be used.
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Persons who continually suffer from haemorrhoids or who have severe haemorrhoids or who experience excessive bleeding, are advised to consult a doctor.
There is a lack of definitive evidence of safety of the product in human pregnancy and lactation. However, lidocaine hydrochloride and zinc oxide have been in wide use for many years without apparent ill consequence. It is not necessary to contraindicate this product in pregnancy and lactation provided caution is exercised and the directions for use are followed. However, as with all medicines, the advice of a doctor should be sought.
It is very unlikely that overdosage would occur from this pharmaceutical form. Symptoms of lidocaine overdosage would be unlikely to occur even after rectal administration of large quantities (up to 30-fold greater doses).
Normally there should be no systemic adverse effects, but at worst CNS and cardiovascular effects are possible. Treatment would be symptomatic after withdrawal of the product.
In the case of accidental oral ingestion, the advice of a doctor should be sought.
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The product has a local action with minimal risk of systemic effects. Lidocaine has a fast onset and intermediate duration of action. It is partially absorbed but plasma levels will be low, in view of the concentration of lidocaine in the product. It undergoes de-ethylation in the liver, where clearance approaches the rate of hepatic flow.
List of excipients
Hard fat
Methyl salicylate
Glyceryl tristearate
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