Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Pharmacy Guide
Patient leaflets and SmPCs, drug interaction checker, official dosages and NHS pharmacy opening hours — all in one place.
Anodesyn Suppositories
⚠ This medicine appears to have been discontinued
The electronic medicines compendium (emc) no longer publishes a Summary of Product Characteristics for this product, which usually means it is no longer marketed in the UK. The patient leaflet below is kept for reference, but the product may not be available.
If you were prescribed this medicine, other products containing Allantoin, Lidocaine hydrochloride may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
the medicine
- Wash your hands before and after use • If necessary empty the bowels before use • Remove the protective film before use by
tearing the strip at the notch or by cutting around the suppository
- Insert the suppository as deep as possible into the rectum.
Adults, 12 + years: Insert one suppository at night and in the morning after emptying the bowels. Do not use for children unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms persist for more than 7 days ask your doctor for advice. ! If you accidentally swallow some see a doctor straight away.
Possible side effects
May cause allergic reactions (e.g. rash, itching, wheezing) or diarrhoea. If you have any side effects, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. Storing the medicine Do not store above 25°C. KEEP OUT OF THE SIGHT AND REACH OF CHILDREN. Use by the date shown on the side of the carton.
Side Panel 1 :
DOUBLE ACTION Anodesyn SUPPOSITORIES 2D Barcode
Side Panel 2: Active ingredients per suppository: lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate 10.25mg, allantoin 10.25mg. Also contains: colloidal silicone dioxide, witepsol and purified water. MA holder and manufacturer: Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK. Text revised in January 2015 Anodesyn is a trade mark of Thornton and Ross Ltd. PL 00240/0071
Frequently asked questions about Anodesyn Suppositories
How do I take Anodesyn Suppositories?
Anodesyn Suppositories comes as suppository. Always follow the dose your doctor or pharmacist has given you, and read the leaflet that comes with the medicine.
What is the active substance in Anodesyn Suppositories?
The active substance in Anodesyn Suppositories is allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride.
Are there equivalent medicines to Anodesyn Suppositories?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories, Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories, Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories. They are interchangeable only if your prescriber or pharmacist says so.
Where does this information come from?
This leaflet reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for Anodesyn Suppositories, as published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). The version printed inside your medicine’s packaging is the one that applies to you.
Can I get Anodesyn Suppositories without a prescription?
Whether a medicine is available over the counter or on prescription only depends on its licence. Check the leaflet, or ask your pharmacist — they can tell you straight away.
About this leaflet
The text above reproduces the patient information leaflet approved for this medicine, restructured for easier reading.
- Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc), Datapharm
- Active substance: allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
⚕For healthcare professionals — Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC)Full SmPC: dosage, interactions, contraindications, warnings+
4.1. Therapeutic indications
For the symptomatic relief of pain and irritation associated with haemorrhoids.
4.2. Posology and method of administration
Route of administration: For rectal administration.
Adults and the elderly.
If necessary empty the bowels before using the suppository. Remove the protective film and insert the suppository as deep as possible into the rectum. One suppository should be inserted night and morning after each bowel movement. Do not use for more than 7 days unless advised by your doctor.
Children.
Not recommended for children.
4.3. Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, especially lidocaine.
4.4. Special warnings and precautions for use
Anodesyn Suppositories / Boots Haemorrhoid Suppositories /Sainsburys Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories are intended for use for short periods and should not be used for longer than 7 days without medical advice. Patients should be instructed to seek medical advice if they experience persistent pain or bleeding from the anus, especially where associated with a change in bowel habit, if the stomach is distended or if they are losing weight.
The label will state:
Keep all medicines out of the reach and sight of children.
If symptoms persist for more than 7 days consult your doctor.
4.5. Interaction with other medicinal products and other forms of interaction
No clinically significant drug interactions known.
4.6. Fertility, pregnancy and lactation
The safety of Anodesyn Suppositories/Boots Haemorrhoid Suppositories /Sainsburys Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories in pregnancy and lactation has not been established, but it is thought unlikely to constitute a hazard, though caution should be exercised during the first trimester.
Lidocaine crosses the placenta and is distributed into breast milk.
4.7. Effects on ability to drive and use machines
No or negligible influence.
4.8. Undesirable effects
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients, particularly lidocaine. Occasionally may cause diarrhoea.
Reporting of suspected adverse reactions
Reporting suspected adverse reactions after authorisation of the medicinal product is important. It allows continued monitoring of the benefit/risk balance of the medicinal product. Healthcare professionals are asked to report any suspected adverse reactions via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard.
4.9. Overdose
Accidental ingestion may result in anaesthesia of the upper respiratory tract, nausea, vomiting and abdominal discomfort. Ingestion of very large quantities could result in CNS and cardiovascular toxicity.
Treatment should be symptomatic and supportive.
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Anodesyn Suppositories. The assistant answers only from this leaflet — if the leaflet does not cover it, it will say so. It does not give medical advice.
Answers come from the patient leaflet published on the electronic medicines compendium (emc). They are not medical advice. Ask a pharmacist or your GP if you are unsure. For urgent help call NHS 111, or 999 in an emergency.