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Anusol HC Suppositories
What are Anusol HC suppositories?
Anusol HC suppositories contains the active ingredients of normal Anusol Zinc oxide, Balsam Peru, Bismuth oxide, Bismuth Subgallate, Benzyl benzoate plus hydrocortisone. These help soothe the itch and shrink the size of piles and inflammation. Anusol HC suppositories can only be used for internal piles.
How to buy Anusol HC suppositories online
You can use our online pharmacy service to buy Anusol HC suppositories online in the UK. We are a regulated GPhC registered pharmacy based in the UK and offer free delivery and next day delivery. As Anusol HC suppositories tablets is a 'Prescription only' (POM) medicine a pharmacist needs to have a consultation to make sure treatment is appropriate before you can purchase Anusol HC suppositories.
Upon completion of your order, our pharmacist will then review your online assessment. If your assessment is approved, our pharmacy team will then dispense your order, which will be dispatched the same day using your chosen delivery method.
How it works
Anusol HC suppositories contains the active ingredients:
Zinc oxide is an astringent and mild antiseptic.
Balsam Peru has a very mild antiseptic that protects sore areas and may promote healing in the area.
Benzyl benzoate has mild antiseptic and preservative properties.
Bismuth Subgallate & Bismuth Oxide is weakly astringent with antiseptic properties.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid and will help reduce inflammation in the area.
The combination of these ingredients prevent bacterial growth and shrink and constrict the piles.
How to use Anusol HC Suppositories
Ansuol HC Suppositories are inserted directly into the anus, to deliver medication straight to the piles – helping shrink them, soothe itching and relieve pain and discomfort.
They should be used in the morning and after each bowel movement.
To use Ansuol HC suppositories:
Wash the anal area, and gently dry with soft towel before using this medicine.
Remove plastic cover from the suppository before use.
The suppository will melt after insertion.
Use the medication for 7 days, if the piles persist for longer than 7 days contact your doctor.
Missed dose of Anusol HC suppositories
They should be used regularly for maximum effectiveness if you miss a dose of Anusol HC, do not double dose, simply apply a normal dose when you remember and carry on using as normal.
What causes piles?
There are multiple causes of piles and include:
- Straining while on the toilet
- Sitting for longer than needed on the toilet
- Obesity
- Pregnancy
- Low-fiber diets
- Regular heavy lifting
- Constipation and diarrhoea
- Anal intercourse
Other help with piles (haemorrhoids)
Piles are lumps found inside and around the anus. Usuallly they will get better on their own after a few days and will not require treatment. There are ways to help treat and prevent piles, you should:
- Make sure you are drinking lots of water
- Eat plenty of fibre
- Keep your bottom clean and dry
- Have a warm bath to ease itching and pain
- Wrap an ice pack in a towel and apply to the area do not directly apply an ice pack to the skin as it can cause ice burn
- Avoid foods & drinks that can cause constipation such as alcohol and process foods
- Gently push the pile back inside
- Exercise
You should not
- Wipe your bottom rough or too hard, this can break the skin and lead to piles developing
- Hold in the urge to poo
- Push too hard when pooing
- Try to avoid opioids such as codeine as they commonly cause consitpation
- If you bleed do not take ibuprofen
If you do require piles treatment, there are multiple options available such as creams, ointments and suppositories, all of our treatments can be found here: Piles treatment. Performing the above alongside treatment will help to get rid of piles.
How do I know if I have piles
Symptoms of piles include:
- Bright red blood in your stools (poo)
- Bright red blood or mucus on toilet paper after you wipe
- Itchy anus
- Feeling like you still need to go after going to the toilet
- Feeling like you still need to go after going to the toilet
- Lumps and/or pain around your anus
You can also find a picture of piles here
Please call 111 or contact your GP if you have piles and your temperature is very high, or there is pus leaking from your piles.
Who cannot use Anusol HC suppositories
Do not use Anusol HC suppositories if you are allergic to Anusol HC suppositories or any of the ingredients inside this medicine.
Anusol HC suppositories side effects
Side effects are very and are usually mild with Anusol HC suppositories. If you experience any signs of reaction such as a skin rash stop using this medication.
Anusol HC ointment ingredients
Active Ingredients: Hydrocortisone acetate, Zinc oxide, Bismuth subgallate, Balsam peru, Bismuth oxide, Bnezyl benzoate.
Other ingredients: Kaolin light, suppocire BS2 pastilles (Hard fat)
Anusol HC suppositories Interactions
They are not known to interact with any medication.
Anusol HC suppositories Alternative
There are multiple treatment options available for piles:
More Anusol HC suppositories information
If you would like more information, you can find the SPC here
Anusol HC suppositories HC FAQs
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How do I use Anusol HC suppositories to get the best results?
You should find the cause of your piles and where possible address them while using the suppositories to help increase the chance of successful treatment and prevent the piles coming back. Common causes of piles include but are not limited to: constipation, low-fiber diet, regular heavy lifting, pregnancy, obesity, anal intercourse, straining, constipation or diarrhoea. Make sure to use the cream for 5-7 days.
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Can I use Anusol HC suppositories while pregnant?
No, do not use Anusol HC during pregnancy.
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Can I use Anusol HC suppositories while breastfeeding?
No, do not use Anusol HC suppositories while breastfeeding.
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Is it safe to buy Anusol HC suppositories from your pharmacy?
We are a General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) registered pharmacy and we source all our pharmaceutical products from reputable wholesalers, the same wholesalers that provide the medicines used to fill NHS prescriptions.
If you buy them from an unregistered pharmacy you may be wasting your money at best or at worse harm yourself buying and taking fake tablets. Always check to make sure where you are buying them from are registered with the GPhC. -
Do Anusol HC suppositories expire?
Yes, like most medicines it has a shelf life and will become less effective if it is left unused. Always check the expiry date of any medicines you are taking before you take them. If you find your medication has expired, you can post them to us, bring them to us or take them to your nearest pharmacy for safe disposal.
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How should I store Anusol HC suppositories?
Store this medication in a dry area below 25°C and keep out of direct sunlight. Storing any medicine incorrectly could result in the medicine becoming less effective.
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What is maximum length of time I can use Anusol HC suppositories?
If your piles have not improved after 7 days of use, stop using the suppositories and contact your doctor. If after 7 days they have gone it is safe to continue use for a few days to make sure they are fully gone. Thinning of the skin will only occur if used for a prolonged period of time.
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What does Anusol HC suppositories contain?
Active Ingredients: Hydrocortisone acetate, Zinc oxide, Bismuth subgallate, Balsam peru, Bismuth oxide, Benzyl benzoate.
Other ingredients: Kaolin light, suppocire BS2 pastilles (Hard fat) -
Who shouldn't use Anusol HC suppositories?
Do not use this medication if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
