Rectozorin ointment

Active Ingredients

Composition:

• Bismuth oxychloride   8.0%
• Thymol biiodide          2.0%
• Zinc oxide                   10.0%
• Benzocaine                 4.0%
• Menthol                       0.25%

Indications

Therapeutic group:

Preparations to treat hemorrhoids, for rectal use.

Rectozorin ointment intended for the relief of pain caused by hemorrhoids.

Instructions

Do not swallow! This medicine is intended for use in the rectum only.

Wash and dry the rectal area. Apply a small amount of the ointment and rub it in gently. Close the tube tightly. Wash your hands. If, according to the doctor’s instructions, the ointment should be inserted into the rectum, proceed as follows: Attach the applicator to the open end of the tube.

Insert the applicator tip into the rectum. Gently squeeze the tube to deliver the ointment. When finished, separate the applicator from the tube and wash it thoroughly with warm water and soap. Close the tube tightly.

Recommended dosage unless otherwise instructed by your doctor:

Apply the ointment to the rectal area in the morning and in the evening, and following each bowel movement.

Do not exceed the recommended dose.

If there is no improvement in your condition within a few days, refer to your doctor.

The medicine is not usually intended for children under 18 years of age.

Rectozorin ointment can be used for up to 12 months after first opening of the tube.

Warnings

Do not use Rectozorin ointment if You are sensitive (allergic) to the active ingredients or to any of the additional ingredients contained in the medicine.

Before treatment with Rectozorin ointment tell the doctor if:

• You are pregnant, or if you are breastfeeding.
• You suffer, or have suffered in the past, from impaired kidney or urinary system function.
• Your hemorrhoids are bleeding or if the skin is inflamed, damaged or injured at or near the treatment site.
• You are under 18 years of age.

Do not use this medicine frequently, or for a long period, without consulting a doctor.

If you are sensitive to iodine, consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Please do not consider this information as an alternative to consulting your physician or pharmacist.

For further information on instructions for use, risks and side effects, please read the patient package insert and consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Read the patient package insert carefully before starting to take any medication.