Procto-Glyvenol Cream 30g

Procto-Glyvenol is an over-the-counter rectal hemorrhoid cream. It is intended for the local treatment of internal and external hemorrhoids.

Procto-Glyvenol cream contains two active substances: tribenoside and lidocaine hydrochloride.

Tribenoside has analgesic, anti-inflammatory, anti-swelling and anti-pruritic properties. It also prevents damage to the endothelium of blood vessels. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It soothes unpleasant ailments related to hemorrhoids, such as pain, itching and burning.

• Effective treatment of hemorrhoids.
• Quick relief – works after 10 minutes!
• Triple mechanism of action: analgesic, anti-inflammatory and anti-itching.
• Can be used during pregnancy (from the 4th month) and during breastfeeding.

Indications

• The drug is intended for the local treatment of external and internal hemorrhoids.

Active substance: Lidocainum, Tribenosidum

Composition

1 g of cream contains:	active substances: 50 mg of tribenoside and 20 mg of lidocaine hydrochloride
	excipients: sorbitan stearate (Arlacel 60); macrogol cetostearyl ether (Cetomacrogol 1000); cetyl alcohol; isopropyl palmitate; liquid paraffin; methyl parahydroxybenzoate; propyl parahydroxybenzoate; liquid sorbitol, non-crystallising; stearic acid; Purified Water.

Dosage

Always use this medicine exactly as described in the package leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.

• Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream should be used in the morning and evening until the acute symptoms disappear.
• The dose can then be reduced by applying the cream once a day.

For the treatment of internal hemorrhoids, the cream should be applied using the attached applicator, which should be screwed onto the thread of the tube. The applicator is equipped with a protective cap. It should be removed before using the cream and put in its place after application.

Do not exceed the recommended doses of the drug.

Avoid contact of the drug with the eyes.

You should wash your hands thoroughly after each use of the medicine.

Do not take the drug orally.

Children: This medicine should not be used in children as no safety data are available in this age group.

Procto-Glyvenol Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream should be used until symptoms resolve. If, after 7 days of use, there is no improvement or other, previously unobserved symptoms appear, you should consult your doctor to rule out other possible causes of these symptoms.

Contraindications

Do not use Procto-Glyvenol:

• if you are allergic to tribenoside, lidocaine hydrochloride or any of the other ingredients of this medicine, or to other local anesthetics with an amide structure.

Application notes

Procto-Glyvenol contains cetyl alcohol, methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate.

Cetyl alcohol may cause a local skin reaction (e.g. contact dermatitis).

Methyl parahydroxybenzoate and propyl parahydroxybenzoate may cause allergic reactions (possible delayed reactions). The drug package contains latex rubber. May cause severe allergic reactions.

Contents

Procto-glyvenol is available as a white, homogeneous cream.

Aluminum tube that contains 30 g of rectal cream, with a polyethylene screw cap and latex connection.

Storage

Below 30°C

Manufacturer

RECORDATI

Warnings

Talk to your doctor before using Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream in people with liver problems.

Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream should be used with caution in patients with severe liver damage. In addition to treating haemorrhoids with Procto-Glyvenol, it is recommended to maintain proper hygiene of the rectal area, take appropriate physical exercise and follow an appropriate diet to maintain a soft stool consistency. The drug must not be taken orally. Avoid contact with the eyes.

Pregnancy and lactation

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.

Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream should not be used during the first 3 months of pregnancy.

Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream can be used from the 4th month of pregnancy and during breastfeeding, provided that the recommended doses are not exceeded.

Driving vehicles

Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream has no or negligible influence on the ability to drive and use machines.

Overdosage

There have been no reports of overdosage with Procto-Glyvenol rectal cream.

There is no specific antidote against lidocaine.

Overdosage should not occur if the drug is used in accordance with the given dosing schedule.

In the event of an overdose, consult a doctor immediately.

Interactions with other drugs

So far, no interactions with other drugs have been reported.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all the drugs you are taking or have recently taken, and about any drugs you plan to use, including those sold without a prescription.