{"product_id":"scheriproct-suppositries","title":"Scheriproct Suppositries","description":"\u003cp\u003eScheriproct Suppositories treat internal haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, and itching inside the back passage. Each suppository contains two active ingredients. Prednisolone hexanoate is a corticosteroid that shrinks the swollen tissue and calms the inflammation. Cinchocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic that numbs the area so the pain and itching ease off quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuppositories dissolve inside the back passage and deliver the medicine directly to the inflamed tissue. They are designed for internal piles. If you also have external symptoms around the outside of the back passage, you may need Scheriproct Ointment instead or as well. Our clinician can advise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a prescription-only medicine. Our clinician will check it is right for you before we dispense it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003c!-- How to use --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow to use\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash your hands before and after. Find the small tear in the foil packet and peel the wrapper open by tearing it in half. If the suppository has gone soft from warmth, put it in cold water for a few minutes before unwrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInsert the whole suppository into the back passage. It helps to stand with one foot raised on a chair, or to squat down. Use one suppository a day, preferably after a bowel movement. If the discomfort is severe, you can use one two or three times a day at the start of treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use for more than 7 days. If your symptoms have not improved by then, see your doctor. Other conditions can cause similar symptoms and may need a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you miss a dose, do not double up. Just use the next one when you remember and carry on as normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Main Ingredients --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eMain Ingredients\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach suppository contains 1.3mg prednisolone hexanoate (a corticosteroid that reduces inflammation, swelling, and redness) and 1.0mg cinchocaine hydrochloride (a local anaesthetic that numbs pain and itching). The prednisolone in Scheriproct is more potent than hydrocortisone, so it tackles stubborn inflammation that milder over-the-counter treatments cannot shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other ingredient is hard fat, which forms the base of the suppository and melts at body temperature to release the active ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Side Effects \u0026 Cautions --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eSide Effects \u0026amp; Cautions\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide effects are uncommon. Allergic skin reactions can occur in rare cases. Blurred vision has been reported with corticosteroid use, though this is rare at the low doses absorbed from the suppositories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your face, lips, tongue, or throat swell, or you have trouble breathing or develop a severe rash, stop using the suppositories and get medical help straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should not use them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use Scheriproct Suppositories if you are allergic to prednisolone hexanoate, cinchocaine, other local anaesthetics, or any of the other ingredients. Do not use them if you have a viral infection in the area such as herpes, shingles, or chickenpox. Do not use them if you have a bacterial or fungal skin infection that is not being treated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLatex warning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard fat base in the suppositories can damage latex products such as condoms and diaphragms, which means they may not work properly during treatment. Speak with our clinician about alternative protection if this applies to you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePregnancy and breastfeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheriproct should be avoided during pregnancy, especially in the first trimester. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning a pregnancy, talk to our clinician before using it. They can advise on safer alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOther medicines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome medicines that inhibit CYP3A enzymes, including ritonavir and cobicistat (used in HIV treatment), can increase the absorption of the steroid into your bloodstream. Tell our clinician about all medicines you are taking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStore the suppositories in a fridge between 2°C and 8°C. If they soften in warm conditions, cool them in cold water before unwrapping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant reminders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo not use for more than 7 days. If symptoms return after a course of treatment, see your doctor rather than repeating it on your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c!-- Patient Information Leaflet --\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003ePatient Information Leaflet\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScheriproct Suppositories are not right for everyone, and there are things you should know before you start. Here is all the official information. If anything is not clear, let our clinician know and they can talk it through with you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.medicines.org.uk\/emc\/product\/284\/pil\"\u003eScheriproct Suppositories PIL\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"POM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57375975113087,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/0601\/6383\/files\/scheriproctsuppos_5fbab592-8c50-478a-8809-7ab0e82e93fa.png?v=1776633944","url":"https:\/\/chemist2home.co.uk\/products\/scheriproct-suppositries","provider":"Chemist 2 Home","version":"1.0","type":"link"}