Anusol HC Ointment

You can reduce the risk of piles by following a healthy diet and lifestyle that helps to keep your bowels working regularly and prevents constipation. This can also help to speed recovery from piles. A few tips of advice are as follows:

Eat a high fibre diet including foods like brown rice, wholemeal bread, wholewheat pasta etc.

Eat plenty of fresh fruit, vegetables and salads.

Drink plenty of water.

Don’t eat too much salty, fatty, or sugary foods such as crisps, burgers and cakes.

Cut back on the amount of alcohol, tea and coffee you drink.

Exercise regularly.

Lifestyle changes can significantly enhance the effectiveness of Anusol HC Ointment treatment. By making changes such as having a high-fibre diet, staying hydrated, exercising regularly, and avoiding prolonged periods of sitting or standing, it can help reduce the pressure on the veins in the anus and lower the chances of haemorrhoids worsening.

This can vary from person to person, although immediate relief from symptoms such as itching, or discomfort may be noticed shortly after application. It’s important that the ointment is applied as directed to achieve the best results.

This medicine is suitable for most people, but you should not use it if:

you are allergic to Anusol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.

you have fungal, viral or bacterial skin sores.

If in doubt, or if the above apply to you, get advice from a doctor or pharmacist.

Anusol HC Ointment is generally suitable for most individuals experiencing haemorrhoids, however there may be exceptions. This can be based on individual health conditions, sensitivities, or allergies to ingredients in the ointment. It’s advisable to consult with a doctor or pharmacist before starting new treatments.

Although Anusol HC Ointment may provide relief for minor pain and discomfort associated with anal fissures by reducing inflammation and soothing the area, it is primarily designed for haemorrhoid treatment.

There are no special storage requirements for Anusol HC Ointment, but they should not be stored above 25°C and kept out of the sight and reach of children. Any medication which is expired should not be used. The expiry date can be found after the ‘EXP’ date which is located on the packaging. This date refers to the last day of that month.

Any unused or expired medications should not be thrown away via wastewater or household waste. Instead, speak to your pharmacist who can inform you of the best way to dispose of Anusol HC Ointment. These measures will help protect the environment.

If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or breast-feeding, do not use Anusol HC Ointment. Instead, speak to your doctor or pharmacist to determine the best way to treat your condition.

Anusol HC Ointment is typically recommended for short-term relief of haemorrhoid symptoms. If long-term treatment is necessary, it should be under the guidance and supervision of a doctor.

The main difference between Anusol HC Ointment and Anusol Plus HC Ointment lies in their formulations. Anusol Plus HC Ointment contains the same ingredients as Anusol HC Ointment, with the addition of a local anaesthetic to provide extra pain relief.

Yes! You can buy Anusol HC Ointment online from trusted pharmacies, such as e-Surgery! It’s good practice to look for the green GPhC and MHRA logo on the webpage before you buy any medication online, to ensure that any purchase is genuine. Additionally, the GPhC website can also tell you whether the pharmacy is operating legally.

If you require additional information about Anusol HC Ointment, a good source of information is the BNF website which provides in-depth information about the medication and the medical condition. Alternatively, e-Surgery has a free ‘Ask-a-Pharmacist‘ service where you can receive professional healthcare advice. We’re here to help!