Anusol Ointment

Pramoxine (Anusol Ointment, ProctoFoam-NS) Pramoxine Hydrocortisone (Enzone, ProctoFoam-HC, others)... 

Pramoxine (Anusol Ointment, PrectoFoam NS, Others) [Topical Anesthetic] Uses Relief of pain itching from hemorrhoids, anorectal surg y topical for bums dermatosis Action Topical anesthetic Dose Apply freely to anal area q3h Caution [C, ] Disp Foam (Proctofoam-NS), cream, oint, lotion, gel, pads, spray SE Contact dermatitis, mucosal thinning w/ chronic use EMS None OD Unlikely... 

Ointment (Topical) 0.5% (Cortizone-5), 1% (Anusol-HC, Cortaid, Cortizone-lO, Hydrocortisone 1%, Hytone), 2.5% (Hytone). 

Anti- inflammatory topical preparations Hydrocortisone, 0.5% (cream, ointment, lotion), 1% (cream ointment, lotion, spray) Anusol HC, Cortaid, Cortizone-5, Cortizone-10, various generic Used to temporarily relieve itching and inflammation associated with minor rashes due to contact or allergic dermatitides, insect bites, and hemorrhoids. Apply sparingly to affected areas two to four times daily. 

A patient brings in to you an empty tube of Anusol-HC ointment. She says that she got it on prescription from her doctor to treat haemorrhoids a few months ago. She went back today for another tube as she has haemorrhoids again and he suggested that she should buy it over the counter at a pharmacy because it would cost less than the NHS prescription charge. 

First statement You do not need to send the patient back to her doctor to get a prescription for Anusol-HC ointment. 

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