PROCTOSEDYL BD 0.1 Percent/0.25 Percent/2.5 Percent Tube 20 gm

Prescription status:

Prescription required   

Manufacturer Name: 

Sanofi India Limited

Drug classification: 

Topical steroids, Sympathomimetic amines, local anesthetics

What is this used for:

• Piles 

When to not take this medicine:

• Hypersensitivity towards Phenylephrine or Beclometasone or Lidocaine 
• Broken or infected skin

How should i take the medicine:

Use this medicine as directed by the physician.

How this medicine works:

Phenylephrine shrinks the blood vessels in the affected area of skin and decreases swelling. Beclometasone blocks the production of certain chemical messengers that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. Lidocaine works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain thereby decreasing pain sensation.

Side effects:

• Skin rash (less common)
• Redness of skin (rare)
• Blisters under the skin (rare)
• Burning or tingling sensation of skin (less common)
• Itchy and dry skin (less common)
• Easy bruising of skin (common)

Pregnancy warning: 

Use of this medicine is not recommended for individuals who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant unless absolutely necessary as the safety and efficacy of this medicine is not well established. Inform your doctor about the use of either medicines. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Lactation warning:

Use of this medicine is not recommended for lactating and breastfeeding mothers unless absolutely necessary. Inform your doctor about the use of this medicine. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

Renal dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with kidney disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative on the basis of creatinine clearance values.

Hepatic dose adjustments:

Care must be taken for individuals with liver disease while taking this medicine. Please discuss appropriate dose adjustments with your doctor. Your doctor may also prescribe a suitable alternative.

Drug interactions:

All drugs react differently from person to person. Please check with your doctor before starting any medicine.

Alcohol interactions:

Consumption of alcohol is not recommended while receiving/taking this medicine as it may cause interactions and lead to serious adverse effects and may worsen the health condition

Food interactions: N/A.

Expert Advice:

1. Food instruction: As directed by the doctor
2. For external use only
3. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
4. Check the label for directions before use

Missed dose instructions:

Take this medicine as soon as you remember. However if it is almost the for your next dose skip the dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double dose to make up for the missed dose.

Over dose Instructions:

Seek emergency treatment or contact your physician in case if you experience any unusual signs and symptoms during the treatment with this medicine.

Storage Instructions:

• Keep away from children
• Keep away from direct sunlight
• Store in a cool and dry place
• Do not share your medications

References:

1. Beclomethasone dipropionate | DrugBank Online [Internet]. Go.drugbank.com. 2020 [cited 9 December 2020]. Available from: https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00394
2. Medicines.org.uk. 2020. Germoloids HC Spray - Summary Of Product Characteristics (Smpc) - (Emc). [online] Available at: <https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/1595/smpc> [Accessed 15 December 2020].

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Keep away from direct sunlight

Store in a dry place