Germoloids Cream 55g

Designed for effective symptom management, Germoloids Cream 55g works by tackling the four key concerns associated with piles. It contains two active ingredients: lidocaine hydrochloride and zinc oxide.

How Germoloids Cream Works

• Numbing Pain Relief: Lidocaine hydrochloride, a local anaesthetic, acts quickly to numb pain and discomfort, providing immediate relief from sore or sensitive areas.
• Soothes Itching: The lidocaine also effectively calms the intense itching often experienced with haemorrhoids, offering much-needed comfort.
• Shrinks Piles: Zinc oxide possesses astringent properties, helping to contract and reduce the swelling of enlarged haemorrhoids. It also forms a protective barrier.
• Protects Against Infection: Zinc oxide further aids by creating a barrier that protects the sensitive affected area from potential infection and helps with healing.

The water-based cream is easy to apply and comes with an applicator for hygienic internal use. It helps to moisturise and soothe the area, and its emollient base can also assist in making bowel movements more comfortable.

Key Benefits:

• Suitable for both internal and external haemorrhoids.
• Includes an applicator for easy, hygienic application.
• Can be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding, though it's always best to consult your doctor or pharmacist first.
• Vegetarian friendly.

Adults and children aged 12 years and over: Apply at least twice a day with a minimum of three to four hours between applications. Further applications can be made at any time of the day and are particularly recommended after a bowel movement. Do not use the cream more than four times in any 24-hour period.

External piles: Apply the cream directly to the affected area.

Internal piles: Apply a little cream to the applicator before use. Gently insert the applicator into the anal opening and carefully squeeze the tube to distribute the cream. Gently squeeze the tube whilst slowly withdrawing the nozzle so that the cream moves gently up the anus.

Wash your hands before and after using the cream. Always keep the tube of cream, cap and nozzle clean.

Children under 12: Not recommended unless used under the supervision of a doctor.

The cream is for use in and around the anus only. Do not put the cream in your mouth or swallow it. If some of the cream is swallowed accidentally, tell your doctor straight away or contact your nearest Accident and Emergency Department.

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.

Before using Germoloids Cream 55g, see your doctor if you:

• Continually suffer from haemorrhoids or have severe haemorrhoids.
• Experience excessive bleeding.

You may use Germoloids Cream 55g if you are pregnant or breastfeeding but as with all medicines at this time, you should discuss it with your doctor first.

The cream contains methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218) which may cause allergic reactions (possibly delayed).

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Rarely, you may experience increased local irritation at the site of application after applying the cream. If you experience any of these symptoms or react badly to the cream in any other way, stop using this product and tell your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

Germoloids Cream 55g contains lidocaine hydrochloride 0.7%w/w and zinc oxide 6.6% w/w. The other ingredients are emulsifying wax, white soft paraffin, methyl salicylate, methyl hydroxybenzoate (E218), butyl hydroxybenzoate, and purified water.