Scheriproct Ointment or Suppositories

About Scheriproct ointment and Scheriproct suppositories

What are Scheriproct ointment and Scheriproct suppositories used for?

Scheriproct ointment and Scheriproct suppositories are used to treat haemorrhoids, and associated pain, itching, and swelling. In some cases, healthcare professionals may also recommend them for other conditions, like anal fissures, proctitis or post-surgical or post-procedural discomfort that would benefit from anti-inflammatories and pain relief.

Both products contain two active ingredients that help reduce soreness, but they have different strengths and application methods. Scheriproct ointment can be used externally around the anus and can also be inserted into the rectum for both external and internal haemorrhoids. Scheriproct suppositories are inserted directly into the rectum to treat internal haemorrhoids and reduce inflammation inside the back passage.

How does Scheriproct work?

Scheriproct ointment and suppositories contain the active ingredients prednisolone and cinchocaine. Prednisolone, a corticosteroid, reduces inflammation, making the back passage and surrounding skin more comfortable. Cinchocaine relieves pain and itching by numbing the affected area. Together, these ingredients help restore comfort and ease the haemorrhoid symptoms.

Who can use Scheriproct ointment & Scheriproct suppositories?

Scheriproct ointment and suppositories are suitable for adults experiencing haemorrhoid symptoms. However, they aren’t suitable if you:

• Are allergic to any of the listed ingredients
• Have a viral disease such as chickenpox
• Have a bacterial or fungal infection (unless advised)
• Have TB or syphilis in the affected area
• Are in the first trimester of pregnancy

If you’re unsure whether you can use this medication, read the patient information leaflet or speak with your doctor or a pharmacist.

How to Use Scheriproct

Applying Scheriproct Cream

1. Wash your hands before using the ointment.
2. Gently clean and dry the affected area.
3. If the ointment is being used externally, apply a pea-sized amount of ointment to the affected area. Spread it over the skin, and just inside the anus. Do not rub it in.
4. If you are applying the ointment internally, screw the applicator completely onto the tube. Squeeze the tube until the applicator is full of ointment – this is one dose. Then carefully insert the whole length of the applicator into the anus. While squeezing the tube gently, withdraw the applicator.
5. Remember to rewash your hands after application.

For effective treatment, apply twice a day for up to 7 days.

If you use the applicator, clean it with a paper towel after use. Make sure you remove any remaining product from the applicator with a cotton bud. Then rinse under warm water for 1 minute and dry with a paper towel.

Using Scheriproct suppositories

1. Wash your hands before using the suppository.
2. Check the suppository. If it is warm and has softened, put it in cold water before removing the foil to harden it.
3. Find the small tear in the foil packet, and remove the covering foil by tearing it in half.
4. Stand with one foot raised on a chair or squat down and then insert the whole suppository into the anus.
5. Wash your hands again thoroughly.

The usual course of treatment is one suppository per day, to be inserted after a bowel movement. However, if you are in severe pain, you can use one suppository 2-3 times per day at the start of the treatment.

If symptoms continue after a week of use, speak to a doctor or one of our UK-licensed pharmacists at our online haemorrhoids treatment clinic.

Scheriproct Ointment and Suppository Side Effects

Scheriproct ointment and suppositories provide effective relief from haemorrhoid symptoms but may cause side effects in some users, including:

Common Side Effects

• Itching or burning at the site of application
• Skin irritation or redness

Serious Side Effects

• Allergic reactions, such as rash or swelling
• Changes in vision or hearing
• Unusual tiredness
• Weakness

Please refer to the patient information leaflet for a complete list of side effects. If any side effects from using this ointment are severe or concerning, you should seek immediate medical attention.

Scheriproct Ingredients

Ingredients in Scheriproct Ointment

Active Ingredients: Prednisolone 1.9% w/w and cinchocaine 5% w/w

Other ingredients: Liquid paraffin, white soft paraffin, and wool fat

Ingredients in Scheriproct Suppositories

Active Ingredients: Prednisolone 1.3% w/w and cinchocaine 1% w/w

Other ingredients: Hard fat

Important Information

• Avoid if you’re allergic to any of the ointment’s ingredients.
• Prevent contact with eyes.
• Do not use past the expiry date.
• Keep out of the SIGHT and REACH of children.
• Store Scheriproct suppositories in a refrigerator (2C to 8C).
• Scheriproct ointment contains ingredients that may reduce the effectiveness of latex products such as condoms. Additional contraceptives should be used whilst using the ointment.