Active ingredient
- hydrocortisone
- cinchocaine hydrochloride
Legal Category
POM: Prescription only medicine
POM: Prescription only medicine
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Proctosedyl Suppositories
PACKAGE LEAFLET: INFORMATION FOR THE USER
Proctosedyl Suppositories
Cinchocaine hydrochloride 5mg
Hydrocortisone 5mg
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What is in this leaflet
1. What Proctosedyl Suppositories are and what they are used for
2. What you need to know before you use Proctosedyl Suppositories
3. How to use Proctosedyl Suppositories
4. Possible side effects
5. How to store Proctosedyl Suppositories
6. Contents of the pack and other information
1. What Proctosedyl Suppositories are and what they are used for
The name of your medicine is Proctosedyl Suppositories. Proctosedyl Suppositories contain two different medicines called: cinchocaine hydrochloride and hydrocortisone.
Proctosedyl Suppositories can be used for the short term relief (not more than 7 days) of:
2. What you need to know before you use Proctosedyl Suppositories
Do not take use this medicine and tell your doctor if:
Do not use this medicine if any of the above apply to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Proctosedyl Suppositories
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Proctosedyl Suppositories.
Other medicines and Proctosedyl Suppositories
This is because Proctosedyl Suppositories can affect the way some other medicines work. Also some medicines can affect the way Proctosedyl Suppositories works.
Pregnancy and breast-feeding
Talk to your doctor before using this medicine if
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.
3. How to take Proctosedyl Suppositories
Always take Proctosedyl Suppositories exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Using this medicine
If you take more Proctosedyl Suppositories than you should
Let your doctor know if you have used the suppositories for more than 7 days by mistake.
If you accidently insert too many suppositories or a suppository is swallowed, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.
If you forget to use Proctosedyl Suppositories
If you forget to use your suppository, insert it as soon as you remember. However, if it is nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed dose.
Do not insert more than one suppository to make up for a forgotten dose.
If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, Proctosedyl Suppositories can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if the following side effect gets serious or lasts longer than a few days, or if you notice any side effects not listed in this leaflet:
If you have used Proctosedyl Suppositories for a long time, it is possible that you could get something called ‘adrenal suppression’. Signs include lack of appetite, pain in the stomach, weight loss, feeling sick or being sick, lack of concentration, a feeling of hunger, nervousness and fits.
Reporting of side effects
If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search for MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. How to store Proctosedyl Suppositories
Keep this medicine in a safe place where children can not see or reach it.
Do not use Proctosedyl Suppositories after the expiry date which is stated on the label or carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
Store at 2°C - 8°C.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. These measures will help to protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
What Proctosedyl Suppositories contain
What Proctosedyl Suppositories look like and contents of the pack
The suppositories are smooth and off-white in colour.
Proctosedyl Suppositories are available in packs of 12.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed
Marketing Authorisation Holder and Manufacturer
Marketing Authorisation Holder
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This leaflet does not contain all the information about your medicine. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
This leaflet was last revised in September 2021
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