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Anugesic HC Cream

• Drug Class Description
  Antihemorrhoidals for topical use - ATC code: C05A A01
• Generic Name
  zinc oxide, benzyl benzoate, pramocaine hydrochloride, bismuth oxide, balsam peru, hydrocortisone acetate
• Presentation
  A smooth, homogeneous, buff coloured cream with the characteristic odour of balsam peru.
• Description
  Each 100g of cream contains zinc oxide EP 12.35g, balsam peru EP 1.85g, benzyl benzoate EP 1.2g, pramocaine hydrochloride USP 1g, bismuth oxide 0.875g, hydrocortisone acetate EP 0.5g. Excipients Contains: Propyl Hydroxybenzoate (E216) 0.11g Methyl Hydroxybenzoate (E218) 0.01g Propylene Glycol 8.0g
• Indications
  

  Anugesic HC cream provides antiseptic, astringent, emollient and decongestant properties. In addition hydrocortisone exerts an anti-inflammatory effect. Pramocaine is a rapidly acting local anaesthetic. The cream may be used to provide lubrication for suppositories.

  Anugesic HC cream is indicated for the comprehensive symptomatic treatment of severe and acute discomfort or pain associated with internal and external haemorrhoids and pruritus ani.

• Adult Dosage
  

  For topical use.

  Apply cream to the affected area at night, in the morning and after each evacuation. Thoroughly cleanse the affected area, dry and apply cream by gently smoothing onto the affected area. For internal conditions use rectal nozzle provided and clean it after each use.

  Not to be taken orally.

• Child Dosage
  Not recommended.
• Elderly Dosage
  

  As for adults.

• Contra Indications
  

  Tubercular, fungal and most viral lesions including herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella. History of sensitivity to any of the constituents.

  Hypersensitivity to the active substances or to any of the excipients.

• Special Precautions
  

  As with all products containing topical steroids the possibility of systemic absorption should be borne in mind.

  Prolonged or excessive use may produce systemic corticosteroid effects and use for periods longer than seven days is not recommended.

  Contains propylene glycol which may cause skin irritation

  Contains E216 and E218 which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed)

  Following symptomatic relief definite diagnosis should be established.

• Interactions
  

  None known.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Rarely, sensitivity reactions. Patients may occasionally experience transient burning on application, especially if the anoderm is not intact.