Metrolyl suppositories
Metrolyl suppositories contain the active ingredient metronidazole, which is a type of medicine called an antibiotic. (NB. Metronidazole is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic medicine.) Metronidazole is used to treat ... [... more]
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Anodesyn
Anodesyn ointment and suppositories contain lidocaine hydrochloride (previously known as lignocaine hydrochloride in the UK) and allantoin. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that works by temporarily blocking the pathway of pain messages along ... [... more]
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Anacal
Anacal ointment and suppositories contain a combination of heparinoid and lauromacrogol. Heparinoid blocks the production of a chemical called prostaglandin which the body produces in response to injury or certain diseases. Prostaglandins are ... [... more]
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Stemetil (prochlorperazine)
Stemetil tablets, syrup, injection and suppositories all contain the active ingredient prochlorperazine, which is a type of medicine called a phenothiazine. (NB. prochlorperazine is also available without a brand name, ie as the generic ... [... more]
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Mobic (meloxicam)
Mobic tablets and suppositories contain the active ingredient meloxicam, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are used to relieve pain and inflammation. (NB. Meloxicam is also available without ... [... more]
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Anugesic-HC
Anugesic-HC cream and suppositories contain a number of ingredients which are useful in the relief of symptoms associated with haemorrhoids and other local skin irritations in the anal area.Pramocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which ... [... more]
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Orudis (ketoprofen)
Orudis capsules and suppositories contain the active ingredient ketoprofen, which is a type of medicine called a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). NSAIDs are used to relieve pain and inflammation. (NB. Ketoprofen is also available ... [... more]
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Preparation H Suppositories
This preparation has been traditionally used in the treatment of haemorrhoids. The exact way in which shark liver oil and yeast cell extract work is not known. Haemorrhoids occur when veins in the wall of the rectum become swollen and irritated ... [... more]
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Predsol Suppositories
Prednisolone belongs to a group of medicines known as the corticosteriods that are used for their ability to reduce swelling (inflammation).Irritation or injury to the skin or internal membranes causes white blood cells (cells of the immune ... [... more]
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Scheriproct Ointment and Suppositories
Cinchocaine hydrochloride belongs to a group of medicines known as local anaesthetics. It acts to temporarily block the pathway of pain along nerve fibres. This allows relief from pain where the medicine has been applied. Prednisolone hexanoate ... [... more]
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Anti-inflammatories, non-steroidal
Some NSAIDs are combined with analgesics (painkillers). NSAIDs are usually taken in tablet or capsule form, but are also available as liquids, creams, sprays and suppositories. Ophthalmic NSAIDS are eye droplets, commonly used before or after eye ... [... more]
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