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UNIROID-HC

• Drug Class Description
  Corticosteroids (steroids) / local anaesthetics.
• Generic Name
  Hydrocortisone, cinchocaine
• Presentation
  An off-white, odourless, smooth, translucent ointment.
• Description
  Each gram of ointment contains: Hydrocortisone Ph.Eur. 5.0mg Cinchocaine Hydrochloride B.P. 5.0mg
• Indications
  

  Uniroid-HC Ointment is indicated primarily for the treatment of external haemorrhoids for the short term relief of pain, irritation and associated pruritus ani. Uniroid-HC Ointment can also be used for internal haemorrhoids.

• Adult Dosage
  

  Treatment with Uniroid-HC Ointment should be limited to seven days. Patients should be advised to return to their doctor if the condition persists beyond this time.

  Directions for use and dosage schedule:

  First wash the anal area gently with water and pat dry with cotton wool. With the finger, spread a small quantity of the ointment on the painful area without rubbing. Do not use toilet paper.

  Apply the ointment twice a day (morning and evening) and after each bowel movement, or as prescribed by the doctor.

  The ointment can be used internally by means of the nozzle applicator which is supplied. Insert the nozzle applicator to full extent and squeeze the tube gently from the lower end whilst withdrawing.

  The nozzle applicator must be cleaned thoroughly in warm, soapy water before and after each use.

  The ointment may be used separately or concurrently with the suppositories.

• Child Dosage
  

  Uniroid-HC Ointment is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.

• Elderly Dosage
  

  Dosage modifications are not required in the elderly.

• Contra Indications
  

  Known hypersensitivity to any of the constituents and to local anaesthetics. This product is contra-indicated in tuberculosis, anal thrush and most viral lesions of the skin including herpes simplex, vaccinia and varicella

• Special Precautions
  

  Since the use of occlusive dressings may increase the risk of sensitivity, such dressings should be avoided. Uniroid-HC Ointment is not recommended for use in children unless recommended by a doctor.

• Interactions
  

  No interactions have been reported.

• Adverse Drug Reactions
  

  Recurrent or prolonged application may increase the risk of contact sensitisation particularly to cinchocaine. The possibility of systemic absorption should be borne in mind when prescribing preparations containing corticosteroids which can cause adrenal suppression in large doses