allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride at a glance
Medicine class
Local anaesthetic-containing haemorrhoid treatment
Licensed role
Symptomatic relief of pain and irritation associated with haemorrhoids
Available forms
External ointment and rectal suppositories
Children
The selected products are not recommended for children
What is allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride used for?
The selected products are licensed for symptom relief rather than treatment of the underlying cause of haemorrhoids.
Ointment: pain and irritation associated with external haemorrhoids.
Suppositories: pain and irritation associated with haemorrhoids.
How does allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride work?
Lidocaine temporarily blocks pain-signal transmission in local nerves, reducing pain and discomfort where it is applied. Allantoin is included as a soothing ingredient claimed in the product information to promote healing.
How to take allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride
Use only the formulation intended for the affected area.
Ointment: wash the external area with tepid water, dry gently and apply using a clean finger, gauze or lint. Avoid the eyes and wash hands before and after use.
Suppository: empty the bowels first if necessary, remove the protective film and insert the suppository deeply into the rectum. Wash hands before and after use.
Seek medical advice if symptoms persist, worsen or are accompanied by concerning features.
allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride side effects
Common or expected effects
- Suppositories may occasionally cause diarrhoea.
- The ointment's wool fat can cause a local skin reaction such as contact dermatitis.
Get urgent medical advice
- Stop using it and seek urgent help for wheezing, breathing difficulty, facial or throat swelling, collapse or another severe allergic reaction.
- Stop using it and obtain advice if rash, itching or irritation suggests hypersensitivity.
allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride in pregnancy
Product-specific safety in pregnancy has not been established, although the product information considers harm unlikely and advises particular caution during the first trimester. Check with a pharmacist, midwife or doctor before using a haemorrhoid preparation in pregnancy.
allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride while breastfeeding
Product-specific evidence is limited and lidocaine can enter breast milk. Specialist guidance considers topical or rectal lidocaine compatible with breastfeeding a full-term, healthy infant because systemic absorption is low. Wash hands after use and obtain specialist advice if the infant is premature or unwell.
allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride interactions
No clinically significant medicine interactions are identified in the selected product information. Tell a pharmacist or prescriber about other local anaesthetics or products being applied to the same area so duplicate ingredients and irritation can be avoided.
Common questions about allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride
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What is allantoin + lidocaine hydrochloride used for?
It provides local relief from pain and irritation associated with haemorrhoids. It treats symptoms rather than the underlying factors that caused the haemorrhoids.
Is the ointment for internal or external haemorrhoids?
The selected ointment is licensed for external haemorrhoids and should not be inserted into the rectum.
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