Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment

What is Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment and what is it used for?

Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment is a dual-action formula containing two active ingredients. It is mainly used to treat internal and external Haemorrhoids (piles) helping to relieve pain, discomfort and itching as well as reducing the physical size of the piles themselves.

Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment is suitable for treating external haemorrhoids around the anal area through direct application. If the Haemorrhoids are internal, the ointment can still be applied by using the plastic applicator included with every tube. This applicator or nozzle screws onto the top of the tube, allowing for comfortable insertion into the rectum.

Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment is manufactured in The UK. Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment is available in a 30g tube, which comes with an attachable plastic applicator and a comprehensive patient information leaflet (PIL).

How does Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment work?

The first active ingredient contained in Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment, belongs to a group of medicines called local anaesthetics. These medicines work by blocking the pain messages along the nerve fibres at the point of application. This prevents the pain signals from reaching the brain. This will cause a numbing sensation in the area where the ointment has been applied.

The other active ingredient, belongs to a category of medicines. These medicines work to reduce and relieve pain and inflammation. Inflammation is caused by an immune response that causes blood vessels to dilate, resulting in the affected area becoming red, painful, itchy and swollen. It works from within the cell, actively reducing the substances that trigger the inflammation. When it is used topically to treat Haemorrhoids, it will effectively reduce the painful inflammation and swelling caused by this condition.

Alternatives to Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment

Haemorrhoids & Piles Ointment can be used to help manage and treat both internal and external piles. For further details on prescription-only treatments please take a look at our Advice for Haemorrhoids page.

Alternate OTC (over the counter) Medication

There are many OTC medicines available from ourselves and your local pharmacy to buy, these may be all you need, so you should try these first before moving onto a prescription only medications, here is a list of a couple that are commonly stocked.

• Ansusol Cream
• Anusol HC Ointment & Suppositories
• Germoloids Cream & Ointment
• Preparation H