Prescribing information for Germoloids
products
Presentation
Germoloids® Cream and Germoloids® Ointment contain 6.6% w/w zinc oxide and 0.7% w/w lidocaine hydrochloride.
Germoloids® Suppositories contain
283.5mg zinc oxide and 13.2mg lidocaine hydrochloride.
Indications
Symptomatic relief of pain, irritation and itch associated
with haemorrhoids (piles) and pruritus ani (anal itching).
Dosage and Administration
Germoloids® Cream and Ointment Adults: Apply to internal piles and/or external area at least twice
a day with minimum of 3 to 4 hours between applications. Maximum
of 4 times in 24 hours. Children under 12: Not recommended
without medical supervision.
Germoloids® Suppositories Adults: Insert one
suppository into rectum morning and night. Minimum of 3 to 4 hours
between suppositories. Maximum of 4 suppositories in 24 hours Children
under 12: Not recommended without medical supervision.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.
Warnings and Precautions
Persons who continually suffer from haemorrhoids or have severe
haemorrhoids or excessive bleeding should consult a doctor.
Side Effects
Very rarely increased irritation and burning at site of application.
Rarely, rashes Use in Pregnancy No definitive evidence of safety,
however the active ingredients have been in wide use for many years
without any apparent ill consequence. Caution should be exercised
and directions for use must be followed. Medical advice should be
sought.
Cost
Germoloids® Suppositories 12 £1.95, 24 £3.44; Germoloids®
Cream 25g £2.02, 55g £3.44; Germoloids® Ointment
25ml £2.02, 55ml £3.25; Germoloids® Suppositories
and Ointment Duo Pack 15ml ointment, 12 suppositories £3.57.
MA Number
Germoloids® Cream PL0010/0265
Germoloids® Ointment PL0010/0266
Germoloids® Suppositories PL0010/0264
MA Holder
Bayer plc, Consumer Care Division, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1JA
Legal Category
GSL
Date of Preparation
May 2004.
® Registered trademark of Bayer AG.
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