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Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories

Active substance: Allantoin, Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrateOTC — over the counter

Equivalent medicines (same active substance, strength and form)

Source: electronic medicines compendium (emc)
Official leaflet: Read the PIL on emc

How to take it

this medicine pharmacist or doctor: Check the blister is not broken before use. If it is, do not • Diarrhoea use that suppository. Wash hands thoroughly before and after inserting the UK ONLY suppository. Remove the protective film. BOX Recycle Adults and the elderly: If possible empty bowels before use. Gently insert one suppository deep into the rectum BLISTER Do Not Recycle morning and night and after each bowel movement.

Possible side effects

Use only in the rectum. Do not swallow the suppository. Do not use this medicine for more than 7 days, unless your doctor tells you to. If symptoms do not go away within 7 days talk to your doctor. If anyone accidentally swallows a suppository: Talk to a doctor straight away.

How to store it

this medicine

Store at or below 25°C. Keep all medicines out of the sight and reach of children. Use by the date on the side panel of the carton. Active ingredients: Each suppository contains Allantoin 10.25 mg, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate 10.25 mg.

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ARTWORKER:

04/03/2024

PROOF DATE:

ITEM CODE:

26-03-063

COMPONENT CODE:

92776792401 GB

PHARMA CODE NO.: BARCODE TYPE:

EAN13 5045092603062

BARCODE NO.:

QUERIES FOR CLIENTS ANY 'CLIENT QUERY' BOXES WILL BE VISIBLE IN RED AND WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REMOVED ON APPROVAL OF THE ARTWORK.

PACK TYPE:

Carton

FINISH:

Gloss & Matt

FINISH TYPE:

Overall & Pattern

SUBSTRATE:

Carton Board

SUBSTRATE COLOUR:

White

NUMBER OF COLOURS:

APPROVAL BY THE ADMIN 'MASTER' APPROVER WILL SIGNIFY THAT YOU ARE HAPPY TO PROCEED TO PRINT WITHOUT ACTION BEING TAKEN WITH REGARDS TO THE CLIENT QUERY.

Also contains: colloidal silicon dioxide, witepsol w35, purified water. PL 00240/0071 UK Only Manufactured for The Boots Company PLC Nottingham NG2 3AA by the Marketing Authorisation holder Thornton & Ross Ltd Linthwaite Huddersfield West Yorkshire HD7 5QH Text prepared 03/2024

26-03-063

If you need more advice ask your pharmacist.

Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories Allantoin, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate SOOTHES PAIN, RELIEVES ITCHING & PROMOTES HEALING OF PILES Internal Relief Contains local anaesthetic

4

BRAILLE:

Yes

PRINTING COLOURS

PMS 282 C

PMS CG 5 C

PMS 2195 C

PMS 2150 C

TECHNICAL & NON-PRINTING

SPECIAL FINISHES & FOILS

ARTWORK TEXT SIZE 11.45pt 8pt

SUB HEADINGS: BODY HEADINGS:

22.9pt

MAIN HEADINGS:

PACK MOCK UP PRODUCT NAME:

Suppositories

Haemorrhoid Relief

Allantoin, Lidocaine Hydrochloride Monohydrate

214 mm

Do not use:

  • If you are allergic to any of the ingredients Talk to your pharmacist or doctor:
  • If you have continuous pain or bleeding from the anus, a change in bowel habit, a swollen stomach or have lost weight without trying
  • If you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Before you use this medicine

Read all of this carton for full instructions. Uses: This medicine contains a local anaesthetic, Lidocaine, to relieve the pain and discomfort of haemorrhoids (also known as piles). It also contains Allantoin which helps healing.

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Guides

BRAILLE

MATT GLOSS VARNISH VARNISH

SUPPLIER CONTACT: [email protected] SUPPLIER DETAILS:

Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories

PRODUCT LICENCE NO.: PL 00240/0071 WORDING REF:

MHRA approved v1 dated 25/07/2023 WBA-2891 R5

12 suppositories

PACK SIZE:

A white polythene lined, unplasticized PVC moulded strip, heat sealed and placed into a carton

PACK DETAILS:

Internally approved

STATUS:

12 SUPPOSITORIES

VERSION NO.

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 on this carton. You can also report side effects directly via the Yellow Card Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard or search MHRA Yellow Card in the Google Play or Apple App Store. By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine. 92776792401 GB

1

DATE ISSUED

PRINTER CONTACT: [email protected] PRINTER DETAILS:

THIS SCALE MEASURES 50MM WHEN ARTWORK IS AT 100% 0 10 20 30 40 50

REASON FOR CHANGE

05/02/2024

position of batch marking changed

UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD THIS ARTWORK BE ALTERED WITHOUT PRIOR PERMISSION FROM WK360. TECHNICAL INFORMATION, PRINTER PLEASE NOTE: WK360 HAVE CREATED THIS ARTWORK TO A GENERIC PRINT PROCESS SPECIFICATION AND REPRO HAS NOT BEEN APPLIED. PLEASE CALL YOUR CLIENT CONTACT TO DISCUSS ANY AMENDS OR IF ANYTHING FALLS BENEATH YOUR PRINT TOLERANCES

Artwork Only Litho

LOT, MAN & EXP

Frequently asked questions about Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories

How do I take Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories?

Boots Haemorrhoid Relief 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 Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories?

The active substance in Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories is allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate.

Are there equivalent medicines to Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories?

Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Anodesyn 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 Boots Haemorrhoid Relief 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 Boots Haemorrhoid Relief 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.

Medical disclaimer: This page is for information only and does not replace advice from your doctor or pharmacist. Always read the leaflet supplied with your medicine. If you are unwell, call NHS 111; in an emergency, call 999.

Medicines with the same active substance: Allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate (3 medicines), Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate (8 medicines)
See every medicine containing this substance, or browse the full A–Z of active substances.

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Ask anything about Boots Haemorrhoid Relief 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.

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