Is Scheriproct safe during pregnancy?

Is Scheriproct safe during pregnancy?

Pregnancy and breastfeeding There may be a very small risk to the development of a baby in pregnant women treated with Scheriproct. As with most medicines, this risk is likely to be greatest during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Is Scheriproct ointment a steroid?

Scheriproct is fast-acting and highly effective. Containing prednisolone, a steroid that reduces the inflammation and cinchocaine, which acts as a local anaesthetic to ease pain and settle the itching.

Does Scheriproct get rid of piles?

Scheriproct suppositories are more suitable for treating internal piles. Scheriproct ointment can be applied to the anal area to relieve external piles and can also be inserted into the back passage using the applicator to relieve internal piles.

Can you use too much Scheriproct ointment?

Possible side effects Some thinning of the skin may occur if too much Scheriproct is applied for long periods of time (much longer than 5 to 7 days). Allergic skin reactions may occur in rare cases. Castor oil, one of the ingredients of Scheriproct Ointment may cause a skin reaction.

How do you get rid of piles when pregnant?

Other things you can try include:

1. avoid standing for long periods.
2. take regular exercise to improve your circulation.
3. use a cloth wrung out in iced water to ease the pain – hold it gently against the piles.
4. if the piles stick out, push them gently back inside using a lubricating jelly.

How long does it take Scheriproct to work?

For the symptomatic relief of haemorrhoids and pruritus ani in the short term (5-7 days).

Is Scheriproct safe?

Scheriproct® helps most people with piles but it may have unwanted side effects in a few people. Side effects that have been reported rarely by people using Scheriproct® include: Allergic skin reactions (e.g. rash) If Scheriproct® is used for more than 4 weeks, wasting of the skin in the treated area can occur.

Can you use Uniroid HC when pregnant?

Use in pregnancy and breastfeeding should be avoided, as corticosteroids (this being the hydrocortisone) can cause abnormal growth and development of the baby. You must not use Uniroid-HC if you are hypersensitive to hydrocortisone and cinchocaine hydrochloride, other local anaesthetics, or constituents in the product.

Which hemorrhoid cream is safe during pregnancy?

For hemorrhoid relief, it’s hard to beat Preparation H, an over-the-counter hemorrhoid cream. This version contains the numbing medication lidocaine, which can help ease the itching and burning. If you need something a little stronger, ask your doctor for a recommendation.

Can piles harm my unborn baby?

Piles won’t affect your baby, though having them may be annoying for you. Piles aren’t usually painful, unless the blood vessels slip outside your body and become constricted (strangulated) and swollen. Strangulated piles can be very painful , but they are rare in pregnancy.

What hemorrhoid cream can I use when pregnant?

How are haemorrhoids caused?

Hemorrhoids can develop from increased pressure in the lower rectum due to: Straining during bowel movements. Sitting for long periods of time on the toilet. Having chronic diarrhea or constipation.

Is it safe to use scheriproct during pregnancy?

Do not use Scheriproct® if the packaging shows signs of tampering or the seal on the tube is broken. You are pregnant or breastfeeding. Your doctor will tell you if you can use Scheriproct® during pregnancy or while you are breastfeeding. Some of the ingredients in Scheriproct® may interact with latex products, such as condoms.

What are the active ingredients in scheriproct ointment?

Scheriproct® is the brand name for agents containing the substances prednisolone hexanoate and cinchocaine hydrochloride. Scheriproct® is used in the treatment of haemorrhoids (piles), tears of the anal tissue, and similar conditions. The active ingredients reduce the inflammation and pain associated with such problems.

How much prednisolone is in scheriproct ointment?

Choose Scheriproct ointment or suppositories. Scheriproct ointment is available in a colorless to slightly yellowish translucent ointment. One 1g of Scheriproct contains 1.9mg of Prednisolone hexanoate and 5.0mg of Cinchocaine hydrochloride.

How many packs of scheriproct suppositories are there?

Scheriproct® is presented in 10 g and 30 g tubes of ointment, and as suppositories in packs of 12. The AUST R number for the ointment is 70062 and the AUST R number for the suppositories is 70063. This document was revised in January 2021.