{"id":33390,"date":"2022-11-16T10:47:52","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T10:47:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=33390"},"modified":"2022-11-17T10:54:27","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T10:54:27","slug":"xyloproct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/xyloproct\/","title":{"rendered":"Xyloproct &#8211; Lidocaine\u00a0and\u00a0hydrocortisone uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>rectal ointment\u00a0suppositories\u00a0lidocaine, hydrocortisone acetate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Xyloproct is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xyloproct rectal ointment and&nbsp;suppositories&nbsp;(pills) contain two active substances (&nbsp;lidocaine&nbsp;and&nbsp;hydrocortisone&nbsp;) that work in different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hydrocortisone reduces\u00a0swelling.\u00a0Lidocaine\u00a0is a pain and itching reliever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xyloproct is used to treat&nbsp;hemorrhoids&nbsp;and superficial rectal irritations in adults.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Xyloproct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Xyloproct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to\u00a0lidocaine,\u00a0hydrocortisone,\u00a0or any of the other ingredients of Xyloproct (listed in section 6).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Hemorrhoids\u00a0often return due to underlying constipation problems.<\/li><li>Carefully follow the recommended\u00a0dosage\u00a0as higher\u00a0dosages\u00a0may lead to more\u00a0side effects.<\/li><li>You should contact a doctor if there has been no improvement after 2-3 weeks of treatment with Xyloproct.<\/li><li>If the skin around the rectal opening becomes irritated or begins to bleed, you should stop the treatment and consult a doctor.<\/li><li>Contact with the eyes must be avoided.\u00a0After use, hands should be washed thoroughly.<\/li><li>If you have\u00a0porphyria\u00a0(a hereditary metabolic disorder), you should contact your doctor before starting treatment with Xyloproct.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Xyloproct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Xyloproct can affect or be affected by certain medicines that contain the following active substances:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>other local anesthetics<\/li><li>drugs against irregular heart activity (so-called&nbsp;antiarrhythmics&nbsp;)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy and breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No adverse effects on the fetus have been demonstrated.&nbsp;However, the lowest possible&nbsp;dose&nbsp;and the shortest possible treatment period should be sought when using Xyloproct during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The active substances in Xyloproct pass into breast milk but are unlikely to affect children who are breastfed.\u00a0However, consult a doctor if Xyloproct is used more than occasionally during breastfeeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xyloproct used in recommended&nbsp;doses&nbsp;does not affect your ability to drive or use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Xyloproct contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Xyloproct rectal ointment contains cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, which can cause local skin reactions (for example, contact dermatitis).<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Xyloproct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Always use Xyloproct as directed by your doctor.\u00a0Carefully follow the recommended\u00a0dosage\u00a0as higher\u00a0dosages\u00a0may lead to more\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Usual&nbsp;dose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rectal ointment:<\/em>&nbsp;Apply in and around the rectal opening one or more times daily.&nbsp;It is also fine to use the rectal ointment for painful bowel movements.&nbsp;You can use up to 6 grams of rectal ointment per day.&nbsp;The rectal ointment is easy to wash off with water.&nbsp;The protective&nbsp;membrane&nbsp;on the tube is perforated by pressing on the protective cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Suppositories:<\/em>&nbsp;1&nbsp;suppository&nbsp;is inserted into the outermost part of the rectum morning and evening and, if necessary, after each bowel movement.&nbsp;The suppository is inserted with the straight end first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The suppository must be allowed to remain until it has melted.\u00a0You can use up to 5\u00a0suppositories\u00a0per day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The treatment period should not exceed 3 weeks.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Xyloproct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Xyloproct can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.\u00a0The risk of\u00a0side effects\u00a0increases with longer treatment times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;Skin inflammation caused by hypersensitivity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (affects less than 1 in 1,000 users):<\/em>\u00a0Allergic reactions, in the most severe cases anaphylactic\u00a0shock\u00a0(severe\u00a0allergic reaction\u00a0with, for example, rash, swelling, fever, difficulty breathing, and fainting).\u00a0If you experience such severe allergic reactions, you should seek emergency care immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Xyloproct<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rectal ointment:<\/em>&nbsp;Store in a refrigerator (2&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C \u2013 8&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C).&nbsp;The rectal ointment can be stored at a maximum of 25&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C for 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Suppositories:<\/em>&nbsp;Store in a refrigerator (2&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C \u2013 8&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C).&nbsp;Do not freeze.&nbsp;The suppositories can be stored at a maximum of 25&nbsp;<sup>o<\/sup>&nbsp;C for 2 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging after the Expiration date.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rectal ointment:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are\u00a0lidocaine\u00a050 mg, and hydrocortisone acetate 2.5 mg.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are aluminum diacetate, zinc oxide, cetyl alcohol, stearyl alcohol, macrogol, and water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Suppository:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substances are\u00a0lidocaine\u00a060 mg, and hydrocortisone acetate 5 mg.<\/li><li>Other ingredients are aluminum diacetate, zinc oxide, and hard grease.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rectal ointment:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White to slightly yellow&nbsp;homogeneous&nbsp;ointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Package size: Tube of 20 g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Suppositories:<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>White or slightly yellow\u00a0suppositories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Packaging sizes: Box of 10 and 50 respectively (prescription covered).<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspen Pharma Trading Limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3016 Lake Drive, Citywest Business Campus<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dublin 24, Ireland<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tel.: 0046 856642572<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aspen Bad Oldesloe GmbH, Industriestrasse 32-36, 23843 Bad Oldesloe, Germany<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>rectal ointment\u00a0suppositories\u00a0lidocaine, hydrocortisone acetate What Xyloproct is and what it is used for Xyloproct rectal ointment and&nbsp;suppositories&nbsp;(pills) contain two active substances (&nbsp;lidocaine&nbsp;and&nbsp;hydrocortisone&nbsp;) that work in different ways. Hydrocortisone reduces\u00a0swelling.\u00a0Lidocaine\u00a0is a pain and itching reliever. Xyloproct is used to treat&nbsp;hemorrhoids&nbsp;and superficial rectal irritations in adults. What you need to know before using Xyloproct Do not use [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2200,22504],"tags":[2406,2409,4397,28159,10946,10945,4398,28156,15950,28158,28155,28157],"class_list":["post-33390","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-medicines","category-x","tag-hydrocortisone","tag-hydrocortisone-side-effects","tag-lidocaine","tag-lidocaine-ointment","tag-what-hydrocortisone-is-used-for","tag-what-is-hydrocortisone","tag-what-is-lidocaine","tag-what-is-xyloproct","tag-what-lidocaine-is-used-for","tag-what-xyloproct-is-used-for","tag-xyloproct","tag-xyloproct-ointment"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33390","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33390"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33390\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33815,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33390\/revisions\/33815"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33390"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33390"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33390"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}