Scheriproct Suppositories (For Internal Haemorrhoids)

Buy Scheriproct Suppositories 

Scheriproct Suppositories is a medication that relieves the inflammation, swelling, itching and soreness associated with piles. 

How Scheriproct Suppositories work

Scheriproct Suppositories contain prednisolone and cinchocaine. 

Prednisolone helps to reduce inflammation, and cinchocaine is a local anaesthetic which works by relieving pain.

Directions

Always use Scheriproct Suppositories exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you. 

Wash your hands before and after using this product.

Before using the suppository, find the small tear in the foil packet and remove the covering foil by tearing it in half.

If the suppositories have become softened due to warm temperatures, you can harden them by placing them in cold water before you remove the foil.

Insert the whole suppository into the anus. 

It might be easier to insert the suppository if you stand with one foot on a chair or squat.

The usual treatment is one suppository a day, which should be inserted after a bowel movement. However, if your discomfort is severe, you may insert two to three suppositories a day.

Side effects

Like all medicines, Scheriproct Suppositories may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. There are no known reported common side effects of this product. 

If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.

Serious side effects

Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness. 

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using this treatment immediately and seek medical advice:

• Angioedema (rapid swelling under the skin)
• Swollen eyes
• Swollen face
• Dyspnoea (shortness of breath)
• Blurred vision or any other visual disturbances 

Warnings

Scheriproct Suppositories may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients or if:

• You have a viral infection e.g. herpes, shingles or chickenpox 
• You have bacterial or fungal infections of the skin or elsewhere, and you are not currently receiving treatment for them 

Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this medicine if the area you wish to treat is also infected.

Latex products such as condoms may be damaged due to the ingredients used in this product. Therefore, a condom may not be an effective form of contraception when using Scheriproct Suppositories.

Using/taking other medicines

If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before using this product.

You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking medicines for HIV, such as ritonavir or cobicistat. 

Age restrictions 

Unfortunately, we cannot prescribe this product from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old or over 75 years of age.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

There may be a very small risk to the development of a baby in pregnant women who use this product. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before using any new medicine. 

Storage information

Store between 2-8°C in a refrigerator, out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.

Important information

This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after using this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to the NHS website. 

If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before using this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.

Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.

Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.

Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.