Ulcoat Ano

Composition of Ulcoat Ano

Ulcoat Ano contains Sucralfate (7%w/w) + Lignocaine (4%w/w). It belongs to the Gut protective / probiotic and First-aid agent class of medicines.

Uses of Ulcoat Ano

Ulcoat Ano Cream is used in the treatment of piles.

Key benefits

• Helps the gut recover after an infection or antibiotics
• Generally well tolerated
• Immediate care for minor injuries

How Ulcoat Ano works

Ulcoat Ano Cream is a combination of two medicines: Lidocaine/Lignocaine and Sucralfate which treat piles. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic that provides faster relief from pain due to swelling in piles. Sucralfate is an ulcer medication which covers the damaged tissue and protects it against injury to facilitate healing.

How to take Ulcoat Ano

Use this medicine as your doctor has directed. Follow the dose and the duration written on your prescription.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember. If your next dose is almost due, skip the one you missed — never take two doses together to catch up.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine may cause bloating and loose motions. It is unlikely from external use. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Side effects of Ulcoat Ano

Most side effects of Ulcoat Ano are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• Bloating
• Flatulence
• Stomach discomfort
• Constipation
• Local irritation
• Redness
• Stinging

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Ulcoat Ano

Warnings and precautions

Loose motions with high fever, blood in the stool or severe abdominal pain need a doctor, not a home remedy. Oral rehydration salts and fluids matter more than any medicine when you have loose motions — dehydration is the real danger, especially in children and older people. Take a probiotic a couple of hours apart from an antibiotic so the antibiotic does not simply kill it. Do not use an anti-motility medicine such as loperamide if you have a fever or blood in the stool. For external use only, unless the pack says otherwise. See a doctor for a deep, dirty or heavily bleeding wound, an animal bite, or any wound showing signs of infection. Check that your tetanus cover is current after any dirty or penetrating wound.

Do not take Ulcoat Ano if

Not for anyone with a known allergy to this medicine or to any ingredient in the pack. Probiotics are used with caution in people whose immune system is significantly suppressed. Not for use on large burns or deep wounds without medical advice.

Interactions with other medicines

Antibiotics reduce the effect of probiotics taken at the same time. No significant interactions are expected.

How to store Ulcoat Ano

Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight. Some probiotic preparations ask to be refrigerated — follow the pack. Keep out of the reach of children.

Expert advice for Ulcoat Ano

Keep up fluids and oral rehydration salts. Return to a normal diet as soon as you can manage it. Clean the wound first, then apply, and keep it covered and dry.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

THEIA HEALTH CARE

Therapeutic class:

Gastrointestinal agent and First-aid preparation

Drug class:

Gut protective / probiotic and First-aid agent