Product Use
Germoloids Ointment is used to relieve the symptoms of pain, swelling and irritation associated with internal and external haemorrhoids and anal itching (pruritus ani).
Germoloid Ointment contains two active substances, zinc oxide and lidocaine:
Zinc oxide has astringent properties (causes contraction when applied to the skin), which help to shrink swelling. It also helps to soothe and protect the area around the anus from damage and has mild antiseptic properties.
Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic, which helps to soothe swelling, pain and irritation and relieve itching.
The ointment base acts as an emollient to help the passing of stools and reduce straining during bowel movement which is bad for haemorrhoids.
There are many suitable products that effectively treat piles, however, because it contains a local anaesthetic, nothing is more effective than Germoloids.
Germoloids has a range of products available which treat the key symptoms of piles.
Instructions
12 years and over: apply at least twice a day with a minimum of 3-4 hours between applications, preferably after a bowel movement. Maximum 4 applications in 24 hours. Under 12 years: not recommended except on medical advice.
Cautions
This medicine must not be used if you are allergic (hypersensitive) to zinc oxide or lidocaine, or any of the other ingredients in the product (see section 6, Further information).
Before using Germoloids Ointment, see your doctor if you:
Continually suffer from haemorrhoids or have severe haemorrhoids.
Experience excessive bleeding.
You may use Germoloids Ointment if you are pregnant or breast-feeding but as with all medicines at this time, you should discuss it with your doctor first.
The ointment contains wool fat and propylene glycol which may cause local skin reactions (e.g. irritation and contact dermititus)
Ingredients
Off-white ointment containing:
Zinc Oxide 6.6%w/w
Lidocaine Hydrochloride 0.7%w/w
