Country: Ireland
Language: English
Source: HPRA (Health Products Regulatory Authority)
PREDNISOLONE CAPROATE, CINCHOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Clear Pharmacy
C05AA04
PREDNISOLONE CAPROATE, CINCHOCAINE HYDROCHLORIDE
1.5 + 5 mg/g
Rectal Ointment
Product subject to prescription which may not be renewed (A)
Corticosteroids
Authorised
2011-06-03
PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLET SCHERIPROCT® 1.5 MG/G + 5 MG/G RECTAL OINTMENT Prednisolone, Cinchocaine hydrochloride READ ALL OF THIS LEAFLET CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU START USING THIS MEDICINE. Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again. If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist. This medicine has been prescribed for you. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their symptoms are the same as yours. If you experience any side effect and this becomes serious, tell your doctor or pharmacist. IN THIS LEAFLET: 1. What Scheriproct is and what it is used for 2. Before you use Scheriproct 3. How to use Scheriproct 4. Possible side effects 5. How to store Scheriproct 6. Further information 1. WHAT SCHERIPROCT IS AND WHAT IT IS USED FOR Scheriproct contains a substance which reduces inflammation (prednisolone), and a local anaesthetic (cinchocaine) which relieves pain. This medicine is used for the relief of the inflammation, swelling, itching and soreness of piles (haemorrhoids) and to relieve itching of the anus (back passage). It is used short-term usually for 5 to 7 days. 2. BEFORE YOU USE SCHERIPROCT DO NOT USE SCHERIPROCT IF YOU: are allergic (hypersensitive) to prednisolone caproate, cinchocaine hydrochloride, other local anaesthetics or any of the other ingredients of Scheriproct. have a viral infection (e.g. herpes, shingles, chicken-pox) have any bacterial or fungal infections of the skin for which you are not receiving treatment TAKE SPECIAL CARE WITH SCHERIPROCT Long-term continuous treatment should be avoided because it can cause the skin to thin and deteriorate in the affected area (see section 4. “Possible Side Effec Read the complete document
SUMMARY OF PRODUCT CHARACTERISTICS 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINAL PRODUCT Scheriproct 1.5mg/g + 5mg/g rectal ointment 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION 1 g of ointment contains prednisolone caproate equivalent to 1.5 mg of prednisolone and 5 mg of cinchocaine hydrochloride. Contains castor oil. For a full list of excipients, see section 6.1. 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Rectal ointment _Product imported from the UK:_ Colourless to faintly yellow homogeneous translucent ointment. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS In the management of symptoms of internal or external haemorrhoids, anal fissures and proctitis. 4.2 POSOLOGY AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION The anal region should be cleaned thoroughly before using Scheriproct, which is best applied after defaecation. Usual application twice daily. On the first day, for faster symptomatic relief, up to four times. Protruding lumps should be smeared and carefully pressed back with the finger. Duration of treatment should not usually exceed 1 week. Specific treatment of the condition giving rise to the haemorrhoids may be required. 4.3 CONTRAINDICATIONS Use in the presence of untreated infections of bacterial, viral, tuberculous or fungal origin. 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE Additional specific therapy is required in bacterial and/or fungal infections. There have been a few reports in the literature of the development of cataracts in patients who have been using corticosteroids for prolonged periods of time. Although it is not possible to rule out systemic corticosteroids as a known factor, prescribers should be aware of the possible role of corticosteroids in cataract development. 4.5 INTERACTION WITH OTHER MEDICINAL PRODUCTS AND OTHER FORMS OF INTERACTION None so far known. IRISH MEDICINES BOARD ______________________ Read the complete document