Anusol Suppositories

Wash and dry the anal area before use. Remove the wrapper and insert one suppository into the back passage. Use one at night, one in the morning, and one after each bowel movement, up to a maximum of three suppositories in any 24 hours. Do not use for more than seven days at a time. Wash your hands before and after use. Not to be taken by mouth.

Each suppository contains the active ingredients Zinc Oxide 296 mg, Bismuth Oxide 24 mg, Bismuth Subgallate 59 mg and Balsam Peru 49 mg, in a suppository base. These work locally on the lining of the back passage and are not absorbed into the bloodstream.

Side effects are uncommon. Some people may experience skin sensitisation or a localised reaction, which has been associated with Balsam Peru. Stop use and seek advice if you notice a rash, itching, swelling or other signs of an allergic reaction. If symptoms do not improve within seven days, or if you notice bleeding from the back passage, speak to a clinician.

For rectal use only. Do not take by mouth. Do not use for longer than seven days without advice. Not recommended for children under 12 years of age. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, seek advice before use. Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. If you have bleeding from the back passage or are unsure whether your symptoms are due to haemorrhoids, speak to a clinician before use.