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Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment
⚠ 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 monohydrate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
How to take it
this medicine Apply it directly to the pile using a clean finger.
Adults, the elderly and children over 12 years
- Wash hands before and after use.
- Wash the affected area with tepid water, dry and apply the ointment with your finger, gauze or lint.
- Re-apply the ointment as required.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
Children under 12 years
Do not use on children under 12 unless your doctor tells you to.
Pregnant or breastfeeding….
FOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY.
Important information about some of the ingredients
If you accidentally swallow some, see a doctor straight away. Take the pack with you to show which medicine you have swallowed.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. Lidocaine, one of the active ingredients, can be absorbed through the skin and pass into breast milk.
- This product contains wool fat which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).
If your symptoms have not gone away after 7 days of treatment, you should ask your doctor for advice.
If you swallow some
1. What the medicine is for
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Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment contains lidocaine which is a local painkiller to relieve pain and discomfort and allantoin which helps with the healing process. This medicine relieves the pain and irritation associated with external piles.
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6. Further information
Like all medicines, Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment can have side effects, although these don't affect everyone.
- Allergic reactions may occur (rash, itching, wheezing).
What is in this medicine
If you notice this or any other side effect not included above, stop use and tell your doctor or pharmacist. They will tell you what to do.
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4. Possible side effects
Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible
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.
The active ingredients are: lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate 0.5% w/w, allantoin 0.5% w/w. The other ingredients are: white soft paraffin, wool fat, purified water.
What the medicine looks like
Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment is a soft white clear cream. It is supplied in 25g tubes.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK.
This leaflet was last revised in November 2020
5. Storing this medicine
- Keep out of the sight and reach of children.
- Do not store above 25°C.
- Do not use after the expiry date shown on the carton. The expiry date refers to the last day of that month.
- Medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of any unused medicine. These measures will help to protect the environment.
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Frequently asked questions about Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment
How do I take Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment?
Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment comes as ointment. 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 Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment?
The active substance in Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment is allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate.
Are there equivalent medicines to Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Anodesyn Ointment, Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment. 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 Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment, 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 Care or Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment 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 monohydrate
- Official document: view the original leaflet on emc →
💬 Ask about this leaflet
Ask anything about Care or Sainsbury’s Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment. 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.