Anaproct Ointment

Name: Anaproct Ointment
Brand: GYNOSWIFT
Price: 91.29 INR
Availability: OutOfStock

Product introduction

Anaproct Ointment is a prescription medicine containing Hydrocortisone (0.25% w/w) + Zinc Oxide (5% w/w) + Lidocaine (3% w/w) + Allantoin (0.5% w/w). It is used for anal fissure.

This medicine is for external use only. The dose and how long you take it depend on what you are being treated for and how you respond. Do not take more, or for longer, than your doctor has advised.

The side effects seen most often with Anaproct Ointment are increased appetite and weight gain, raised blood sugar, difficulty sleeping and mood change. Most are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. Tell your doctor if one persists or worries you.

Before you start, tell your doctor about any liver, kidney or heart problem, whether you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding, and every other medicine you take, including supplements and ayurvedic preparations. Some of them can change how Anaproct Ointment works.

Uses

Treatment of Anal fissure

Benefits

In Inflammation: Anaproct powerfully suppresses inflammation anywhere in the body, bringing severe swelling, pain and tissue damage under control quickly.
In Allergic reactions: Anaproct calms a severe allergic reaction, reducing swelling, rash and breathing difficulty.
In Autoimmune conditions: Anaproct dampens the immune system's attack on the body's own tissues, controlling flares of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and inflammatory bowel disease.
In Asthma flare: Anaproct settles the airway inflammation of a severe asthma attack over a few days, restoring normal breathing and preventing the attack from worsening.
In Skin conditions: Anaproct treats the skin condition it was prescribed for, relieving itch, redness, dryness or infection so the skin can recover.
In Skin care: Anaproct protects, soothes and maintains the skin as part of a daily routine.
In Minor injuries: Anaproct helps you deal with a minor injury at home, cleaning, protecting or soothing the area so it can heal.
In Wound care: Anaproct keeps a wound clean and protected while it heals, lowering the risk of infection.
In First aid: Anaproct is part of basic first aid for everyday cuts, grazes, bites and stings.
In Dry skin: Anaproct puts moisture back into dry skin and seals it in, relieving tightness, flaking and roughness.
In Eczema: Anaproct keeps eczema-prone skin soft and supple, which reduces flares and the need for steroid creams when used every day.
In Skin barrier repair: Anaproct restores the skin's natural protective layer so it holds water better and reacts less to irritants.
In Itching due to dryness: Anaproct relieves the itch that comes from dry skin by rehydrating it, which also protects the skin from scratch damage.

Side effects

Most side effects of Anaproct are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

Increased appetite and weight gain
Raised blood sugar
Difficulty sleeping
Mood change
Indigestion
Fluid retention
Local irritation
Redness
Itching
Dryness
Stinging
Mild stinging on broken skin
Greasy feel
Rarely
a rash

Stop the medicine and get help at once 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.

How to use

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

How it works

Anaproct Ointment is a combination of four medicines: Hydrocortisone, Zinc Oxide, Lidocaine, and Allantoin, that helps treat anal fissures . Hydrocortisone is a steroid which blocks the production of certain chemical messengers (prostaglandins) that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Zinc Oxide has astringent and antiseptic action. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain thereby decreasing pain sensation. Allantoin is a skin protectant that moisturizes and softens the skin.

Safety advice

AlcoholCAUTION: Alcohol may worsen the side effects of this medicine. Limit it.
PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this in pregnancy.
Breast feedingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor before using this while breastfeeding.
DrivingSAFE: Not expected to affect your ability to drive.
KidneyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Consult your doctor if you have kidney disease.

Warnings & precautions

Never stop a course of more than a few days suddenly. Your body stops making its own steroid while you take these, and abrupt withdrawal can cause a dangerous collapse. Your doctor will taper the dose. Tell any doctor treating you that you take steroids, and say so urgently if you develop a serious infection, injury or need surgery — you may need a higher dose to cope. Steroids raise blood sugar. If you have diabetes, monitor it more closely during a course. Long-term use thins bones, raises the risk of infection, cataract and glaucoma. Your doctor will monitor and may add bone protection. Chickenpox and measles can be severe in people on steroids — seek advice promptly after any contact. For external use only, unless the pack says otherwise. Stop if the skin becomes more irritated, and see a doctor if the condition worsens or spreads. Do a small test patch first if you have sensitive skin. 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. Apply generously and often — several times a day, and always within a few minutes of a bath while the skin is still damp. Some paraffin-based emollients are flammable when they soak into clothing and bedding. Keep away from open flames and cigarettes. Stop if the skin becomes more red, itchy or sore after use.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Anaproct Ointment, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

An overdose of this medicine can cause weight gain, high blood sugar, bone thinning and suppression of the body's own steroid production when it is taken over a prolonged period. It is unlikely from skin use; swallowing the preparation may cause stomach upset. It is unlikely from external use. It is not a realistic risk from a moisturiser used on the skin. Do not wait for symptoms to appear — go to the nearest emergency department and take the pack or strip with you.

Quick tips

Anaproct Ointment is prescribed to get relief from pain and swelling in the rectal area due to fissures.
Do not take any other laxative along with Anaproct Ointment without consulting your doctor.
Sometimes certain medicines like iron tablets, antibiotics might make your stools hard and difficult to pass.
Inform your doctor if you are taking any of them.
Apart from using Anaproct Ointment, you can indulge in warm baths.
It may help soothe the area and thus may ease the pain.
Don't ignore the feeling of needing to pass stools.
Some people suppress this feeling and put off going to the toilet until later.

Fact box

Habit forming: No
Therapeutic class: UROLOGY
Action class: Systemic corticosteroid, Skin preparation, First-aid agent and Moisturiser / skin barrier repair

Interaction with drugs

Anti-inflammatory painkillers together with steroids markedly raise the risk of stomach bleeding.
Live vaccines are generally avoided during significant steroid treatment.
No significant interactions are expected from preparations used on the skin.
No significant interactions are expected.

Storage

Store below 30°C, away from direct sunlight. Close the cap tightly after each use. Keep out of the reach of children.

References

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Anaproct Ointment.
World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.

Manufacturer details

Manufacturer: GYNOSWIFT

Good to know

Common questions

What is Anaproct Ointment used for?

Anaproct Ointment is commonly used for Treatment of Anal fissure. Always follow your doctor's advice, this information is for educational purposes and not a substitute for professional medical guidance.

What are the benefits of Anaproct Ointment?

Inflammation: Anaproct powerfully suppresses inflammation anywhere in the body, bringing severe swelling, pain and tissue damage under control quickly. It is also used for allergic reactions, autoimmune conditions, asthma flare.

What is the salt in Anaproct Ointment?

Anaproct Ointment contains Hydrocortisone (0.25% w/w) + Zinc Oxide (5% w/w) + Lidocaine (3% w/w) + Allantoin (0.5% w/w). If you are allergic to any of these active ingredients or excipients, do not take this medicine and speak to your doctor first.

How should I take Anaproct Ointment?

This medicine is for external use only. Take it exactly as prescribed; do not change the dose or stop early without talking to your doctor.

How does Anaproct Ointment work?

Anaproct Ointment is a combination of four medicines: Hydrocortisone, Zinc Oxide, Lidocaine, and Allantoin, that helps treat anal fissures .

Is Anaproct Ointment a prescription medicine?

Yes. Anaproct Ointment is a prescription-only (Rx) medicine. Upload a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner during checkout. We cannot dispense it without a valid Rx.

What are the common side effects of Anaproct Ointment?

The side effects reported most often with Anaproct are Increased appetite and weight gain, Raised blood sugar, Difficulty sleeping, Mood change, Indigestion. Most are mild and settle as the body adjusts; tell your doctor if any of them persist or worry you, and stop the medicine and seek help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, or difficulty breathing.

Can Anaproct Ointment be taken during pregnancy?

Consult your doctor before taking Anaproct Ointment in pregnancy. Always tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding before starting Anaproct.

Can I drink alcohol while taking Anaproct Ointment?

Limit alcohol while taking Anaproct Ointment; it can worsen the side effects.

What if I miss a dose of Anaproct Ointment?

If you miss a dose of Anaproct Ointment, apply it as soon as possible.

Is Anaproct Ointment habit forming?

No. Anaproct Ointment is not known to be habit forming when taken as prescribed.

How much does Anaproct Ointment cost on PingMeDoc Pharmacy?

Anaproct Ointment starts at ₹91 (MRP ₹96) on PingMeDoc Pharmacy. Available in ointment 0.25%w/w + 5%w/w + 3%w/w + 0.5%w/w 15GM. Final price is confirmed at checkout and may vary by variant and location.

Who manufactures Anaproct Ointment?

Anaproct Ointment is manufactured by GYNOSWIFT. PingMeDoc Pharmacy sources medicines only from licensed manufacturers and distributors.

How is Anaproct Ointment delivered?

Anaproct Ointment is delivered across India via our licensed pharmacy partners. Standard delivery timelines are confirmed at checkout. Chennai customers can opt for chargeable same-city express delivery.