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.
Germoloids® Suppositories and Ointment Duo Pack contains Germoloids® Suppositories and Germoloids® Ointment.

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® Duo Pack Ointment same as above but for external area
only.
Germoloids® Suppositories and Germoloids® Duo Pack 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
Germoloids® Duo Pack PL0010/0277

MA Holder
Bayer plc, Consumer Care Division, Newbury, Berkshire, RG14 1JA

Legal Category
GSL

Date of Preparation
May 2004.

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