Haemorrhoids & Piles

The best haemorrhoid cream is simply the one that works for you.

Different haemorrhoid creams use different active ingredients, so if you’re unsure which cream to use, we’d recommend speaking to your doctor or pharmacist so they can recommend which one will be best for you.

Haemorrhoids, also referred to as piles, are lumps inside and around the anus which usually get better on their own after a few days.

The symptoms include an itchy or painful anus, bright red blood after you poo and lumps around your anus.

You can treat or prevent piles by drinking lots of fluid and eating plenty of fibre, wiping your bottom with damp toilet paper, taking paracetamol to ease the pain and cutting down on alcohol and caffeine.

Haemorrhoid creams from Anusol and Germoloids can be used to treat both external and internal piles.

If you’re unsure whether cream is the right treatment for your piles, wherever they may be, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Haemorrhoids are a common issue that many pregnant women face.

You can use some haemorrhoid creams during pregnancy or while breastfeeding, but you should speak to your doctor or pharmacist before doing so, to make sure the treatment you want to use is sage for both you and your baby.