Source: Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) Revision Year: 2020 Publisher: Chemidex Pharma Limited, Chemidex House, Egham Business Village, Crabtree Road, Egham, Surrey TW20 8RB, United Kingdom
Uniroid-HC Ointment is indicated primarily for the treatment of external haemorrhoids for the short-term relief of pain, irritation and associated pruritus ani. Uniroid-HC Ointment can also be used for internal haemorrhoids.
Treatment with Uniroid-HC Ointment should be limited to seven days. Patients should be advised to return to their doctor if the condition persists beyond this time.
Directions for use and dosage schedule:
First wash the anal area gently with water and pat dry with cotton wool. With the finger, spread a small quantity of the ointment on the painful area without rubbing. Do not use toilet paper.
Apply the ointment twice a day (morning and evening) and after each bowel movement, or as prescribed by the doctor.
The ointment can be used internally by means of the nozzle applicator which is supplied. Insert the nozzle applicator to full extent and squeeze the tube gently from the lower end whilst withdrawing.
The nozzle applicator must be cleaned thoroughly in warm, soapy water before and after each use.
The ointment may be used separately or concurrently with the suppositories.
Dosage modifications are not required in the elderly.
Uniroid-HC Ointment is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age unless directed by a doctor.
For rectal use only.
Not applicable to a product with this route of administration.
3 years.
Do not store above 25°C. Store in the original package.
Externally white enamelled and printed; internally lacquered aluminium tube with medium density polyethylene nozzle applicator and white plug seal cap.
The product is available in tubes of 30g and 15g.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Not applicable.
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