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Medicines lidocaine hydrochloride + zinc oxideQuestion & answer

lidocaine hydrochloride + zinc oxide · Medicine question

Can it be used for external piles?

iatroX medicinesMedicine guide reviewed 21 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Cream and ointment are licensed for external haemorrhoidal symptoms. Suppositories are intended for internal use.

Sources for this answer

Germoloids Cream — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Germoloids Ointment — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
Germoloids Suppositories — Current selected SmPC

emc · Summary of Product Characteristics

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