Relief Advance, 200 mg/g 28.4g

Pharmacotherapeutic group: Local anesthetic agent

ATC code: C05AD03

Pharmacodynamics: Benzocaine has a local anesthetic effect has no resorptive action.

Indications

Hemorrhoids, Anal Itching, Anal Fissures A local anesthetic for hemorrhoids, anal fissures after proctological operations for diagnostic manipulations.

Composition

For 1 gram – benzocaine 200 mg.

Supplementary substances:

Mineral oil – 120 mg (12%);

Vaseline – 647 mg (64.7%);

propylene glycol – 20 mg (2%);

methyl parahydroxybenzoate – 2.4 mg (0.24%);

propyl parahydroxybenzoate – 0.6 mg (0.06%);

sorbitan monostearate – 10 mg (1%).

How to take, the dosage

The product should be used after hygienic procedures. Remove the protective cap from the applicator. Attach the applicator to the tube and squeeze out a small amount of ointment to lubricate the applicator. Apply the ointment gently through the applicator to the affected areas outside or inside the anus up to 4 times a day in the morning in the evening and after each bowel movement.

Wash the applicator thoroughly after each use and place it in its protective cap.

In children under 12 years of age, use only on a doctor’s recommendation.

Interaction

Drug interaction of Relief Advance has not been described.

Special Instructions

In case of profuse bloody discharge from the anus or if painful symptoms persist for more than 7 days, it is necessary to consult a proctologist additionally.

Contraindications

Increased individual sensitivity to the components of the drug thromboembolic disease granulocytopenia.

Side effects

Allergic reactions local reactions (hyperemia itching).

Overdose

The symptoms of overdose may be related to the pharmacological effects of benzocaine. Its systemic absorption in overdose may be manifested by drowsiness, restlessness, agitation in severe cases – convulsions. Very rarely, large doses of benzocaine may cause methemoglobinemia, which is manifested by respiratory distress and cyanosis. Intravenous methylene blue is a specific treatment for this condition.

If the recommended single and daily doses of shark liver oil are significantly exceeded, there may be a tendency to accelerate blood clotting.

Pregnancy use

The drug should be administered with caution in cases where the expected benefit to the mother exceeds the potential risk to the fetus or child.