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Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief 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 monohydrate may still be available. Do not stop your treatment — ask your pharmacist or GP what to use instead.
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 YellowCard Scheme at: www.mhra.gov.uk/yellowcard By reporting side effects you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine if you are pregnant, might be pregnant or are breastfeeding. If used whilst breastfeeding, lidocaine, one of the active ingredients, Storing the medicine Do not store above 25°C. can be absorbed and pass into breast milk. KEEPOUT OF THESIGHT ANDREACHOF CHILDREN. Use by the date shown on the side of the carton.
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Active ingredients per suppository: lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate 10.25mg, allantoin 10.25mg. Also contains: colloidal silicone dioxide, witepsol and purified water. MAholder and manufacturer: Thornton and Ross Ltd., Huddersfield, HD7 5QH, UK for Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, London EC1N2HT. Careline 0800 636262. Text revised in November 2020 92776762101 PL 00240/0071
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Frequently asked questions about Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories
How do I take Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories?
Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories?
The active substance in Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories is allantoin, lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate.
Are there equivalent medicines to Sainsbury's Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories?
Medicines with the same active substance, strength and form include: Anodesyn Suppositories, Boots Haemorrhoid Relief Suppositories, Boots 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 Sainsbury's 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 Sainsbury's 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.
- 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 Sainsbury’s 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.