Hemoal Rectal Ointment 30 g

It is a medicine in the form of a rectal ointment with local anaesthetic and vasocostrictive action that is used to relieve the symptoms of haemorrhoids such as pain, itching or stinging.

It comes in a 30 g tube.

Suitable for use in adults over 18 years of age.

In patients over 65 and debilitated patients, it may be necessary to reduce the dose.

First wash the area with soap and water, drying without rubbing. Apply a small amount of ointment with the finger morning and evening, and after each bowel movement. The usual dose is 3-4 times a day.

For use with the cannula, carefully insert into the anus and gently press the cream tube.

If after 7 days there is no improvement or the symptoms worsen, a doctor should be consulted.

Do not use Hemoal:

• if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine or any derivative of them.
• if you are allergic to commercial hair dyes
• if you are allergic to local anaesthetics
• if you are being treated with medicines for Alzheimer's disease
• if you are being treated with sympathomimetic agents
• if you have severe coronary heart disease or cardiovascular disease
• if you have hypertension
• if you have hyperthyroidism
• if you are currently being treated or have been treated within the last two weeks with drugs to treat depression such as monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs)
• on extensive areas of skin, eczematous, sunburnt, infected or chapped skin.

• Use with caution if you have diabetes, angle-closure glaucoma, Raynaud's phenomenon and prostatic hyperplasia.

You should not use Hemoal cream if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, unless expressly recommended by a doctor. This is because there is a possibility of absorption.

Hemoal Rectal Ointment may cause side effects, as with all medicines. Specifically, the following have been observed:

• Rare side effects: reduced blood flow to the area where the ointment is applied (ischaemia).
• Very rare side effects: hypersensitivity reactions, anxiety, headache, nervousness, insomnia, palpitations.
• Adverseeffects of unknown frequency: increase in blood methaemoglobin leading to blue colouring of skin and mucous membranes (cyanosis), decreased appetite, hypokalaemia, confusion, depression, psychotic states, fear.psychotic states, fear, irritability, restlessness, tremor, tachycardia, cardiac arrhythmia, angina-like pain, bradycardia, cardiac arrest, hypertension, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral haemorrhage, cerebral hemorrhage, hypertension.hypertension, hypotension, fluid accumulation in lungs (pulmonary oedema), nausea, vomiting, excessive saliva, urinary retention, weakness, increased urinary tract pressure, increased urine secretion, increased urine secretion.urinary retention, weakness, increased sweating, changes in blood glucose levels, allergic contact reactions, anal burning sensation.

Each gram of Hemoal ointment contains 30 mg benzocaine and 2 mg ephedrine (hydrochloride). The other ingredients (excipients) are: zinc oxide, white petrolatum and acetylated lanolin alcohols.

It is very important to maintain good hygiene both before and after each application. Avoid the cannula being used by more than one patient, even if it is washed to avoid infection.

A diet rich in fruit and vegetables, adequate fluid intake and regular exercise may be helpful in the treatment of haemorrhoids.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, as Hemoal can interact with many medicines,

Read the package leaflet included with this medicine carefully. If you have any questions, you can ask our team of pharmaceutical experts.

The prices of non-prescription medicines are set by law. In our online pharmacy you can buy Hemoal Ointment at a discount of 10%, which is the maximum allowed by law.