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Written By Veda Maddala , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD

Anomex Suppositories is used to treat anal fissures, haemorrhoids (piles), and anal pruritus. Additionally, it is also used in pre and post-operative treatment in anorectal examinations and proctologic surgery. It works by decreasing pain and discomfort. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching and redness at the site of application.

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Manufacturer/Marketer :

Bliss Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

RECTAL

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

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About Anomex Suppositories

Anomex Suppositories belongs to the group of medicines called anorectal preparations used to treat anal fissures, haemorrhoids (piles), and anal pruritus. Anomex Suppositories is also used in pre and post-operative treatment in anorectal examinations and proctologic surgery. Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are the inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding. An anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus, which causes pain and bleeding during or after a bowel movement.
 
Anomex Suppositories is a combination of four drugs, namely: Allantoin (skin protectant), Hydrocortisone (steroid), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Zinc oxide (antiseptic). Allantoin decreases pain and discomfort by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Hydrocortisone helps in reducing itching, redness and swelling due to piles. Lidocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreases the sensation of pain. Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing, protectant and antiseptic properties. Together, Anomex Suppositories provides relief from pain and discomfort due to piles and anal fissures.
 
Anomex Suppositories is for external use only. You are advised to use Anomex Suppositories for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending on your medical condition. In some cases, Anomex Suppositories may cause side effects such as a burning sensation, irritation, itching and redness at the site of application. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Do not use Anomex Suppositories if you have a skin reaction or irritation to any steroid medicine. Consult your doctor before using Anomex Suppositories if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Anomex Suppositories in children. Do not use Anomex Suppositories for longer durations unless prescribed by your doctor. If your condition does not improve even after using Anomex Suppositories for 2-4 weeks, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Anomex Suppositories

Anomex Suppositories is used to treat anal fissures, haemorrhoids (piles), and anal pruritus. The detailed uses of Anomex Suppositories are as follows:

  • Anal Fissures:Anomex Suppositories treats anal fissures by relieving pain and promoting healing.
  • Hemorrhoids (Piles):Anomex Suppositories treats hemorrhoids by reducing swelling, pain, and discomfort.
  • Anal Pruritus:Anomex Suppositories treats anal itching by soothing inflammation and calming irritated skin.

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Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication, to ensure safety.
  • Lie down on your left side and raise your right knee to the chest. Remove the wrapper and insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum.
  • Wash your hands thoroughly before and after use.

Medicinal Benefits

Anomex Suppositories is a combination of four drugs, namely: Allantoin, Hydrocortisone, Lidocaine, and Zinc oxide. Anomex Suppositories is used to treat anal fissures, haemorrhoids (piles), and anal pruritus. Anomex Suppositories is also used in pre and post-operative treatment in anorectal examinations and proctologic surgery. Allantoin is a skin protectant that decreases pain and discomfort by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Hydrocortisone is a steroid that helps in reducing itching, redness and swelling due to piles. Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreases the sensation of pain. Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing, protectant and antiseptic properties. Together, Anomex Suppositories provides relief from pain, inflammation, and discomfort associated with piles and anal fissures.

How Anomex Suppositories Works

Anomex Suppositories is a combination of four drugs, namely: Allantoin (skin protectant), Hydrocortisone (steroid), Lidocaine (local anaesthetic), and Zinc oxide (antiseptic). Allantoin decreases pain and discomfort by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Hydrocortisone helps in reducing itching, redness and swelling due to piles. Lidocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreases the sensation of pain. Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing, protectant and antiseptic properties. Together, Anomex Suppositories provides relief from pain and discomfort due to piles and anal fissures.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep Anomex Suppositories out of reach and sight of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

Do not use Anomex Suppositories if you are allergic to any of its components, taking anti-arrhythmic drugs, or suffering from bacterial, pathological, viral, fungal or parasitic infections. Do not exceed the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Consult your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Anomex Suppositories should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor. Do not use Anomex Suppositories for longer durations unless prescribed by your doctor. If your condition does not improve even after using Anomex Suppositories for 2-4 weeks, please consult your doctor. Inform your doctor about your health condition and medications to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Taking Iopamidol and Anomex Suppositories together can increase the risk of seizures, meningitis, and inflammation of the spinal membranes.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Anomex Suppositories with Iopamidol is not recommended, please consult your doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms , consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Combining Mifepristone and Anomex Suppositories can reduce the effects of Anomex Suppositories.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Anomex Suppositories with Mifepristone is not recommended, consult a doctor before taking it. If you experience any symptoms, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
LidocaineArbutamine
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How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Taking Anomex Suppositories and Arbutamine together can affect the rhythm of your heart.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Anomex Suppositories with arbutamine is not recommended, but can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience irregular heartbeat, chest tightness, blurred vision and nausea. Do not discontinue any medication without consulting a doctor.
LidocaineSaquinavir
Critical
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Taking Anomex Suppositories with Saquinavir can increase the blood levels of Anomex Suppositories and cause an irregular heart rhythm.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Anomex Suppositories with Saquinavir is not recommended, but it can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult your doctor if you experience sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting and rapid heartbeat. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Coadministration of Gatifloxacin and Anomex Suppositories can increase the risk or severity of tendinitis (inflammation of the tendons attached to the muscle and bones).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Gatifloxacin and Anomex Suppositories together can result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has advised it. However, if you experience Stiff joints or difficulty moving your joints, joint pains, Swelling, or skin discoloration, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
The combined use of Natalizumab and Anomex Suppositories can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Natalizumab and Anomex Suppositories can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, If you experience any symptoms such as fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle pains, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or irritated skin, body sores, or discomfort or burning when urinating, contact your doctor immediately. In addition, get immediate medical care if you feel progressively weakening on one side of the body, clumsiness in your limbs, vision disturbances, confusion, or changes in your thinking, memory, or personality. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Coadministration of thalidomide and Anomex Suppositories can increase the risk of blood clots.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Thalidomide and Anomex Suppositories can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like chest pain, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, and pain, redness ,or swelling in an arm or leg, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
The combined use of Clarithromycin and Anomex Suppositories can increase the blood levels of Anomex Suppositories.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Clarithromycin and Anomex Suppositories can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like swelling, weight gain, high blood pressure, high blood glucose, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, cataracts(the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision), menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat, especially in the face, neck, back, and waist, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
Taking Nalidixic acid and Anomex Suppositories together can cause tendinitis and tendon rupture.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of nalidixic acid and Anomex Suppositories can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like pain, swelling, or inflammation of a tendon area such as the back of the ankle, shoulder, biceps, hand, or thumb, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Anomex Suppositories:
The combined use of Cladribine and Anomex Suppositories can increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Co-administration of Cladribine and Anomex Suppositories can lead to an interaction, it can be taken if advised by your doctor. However, if you experience any symptoms like fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in phlegm, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, consult the doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat fibre-rich food and drink plenty of fluids. This helps to keep the stools soft.
  • A warm bath helps in easing pain and itching.
  • Keep your bottom dry and clean.
  • Regular exercise is recommended.
  • Avoid or limit alcohol and caffeinated products to prevent constipation.
  • Empty your bowels whenever your body tells you to.
  • Avoid pushing too hard while pooping as it can cause tearing of tissues.
  • Include vegetables, fruits and whole wheat grains in your diet.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Anomex Suppositories interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will decide whether Anomex Suppositories can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe

Anomex Suppositories usually does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor before using Anomex Suppositories if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Consult your doctor

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Anomex Suppositories in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Consult your doctor

Please consult a doctor regarding the usage of Anomex Suppositories in children. Anomex Suppositories should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Anomex Suppositories can generally use even if you have heart problems, but with caution.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients can generally use Anomex Suppositories, but with extra caution and medical supervision.

FAQs

Anomex Suppositories belongs to the group of medicines called anorectal preparations used to treat anal fissures, haemorrhoids (piles), and anal pruritus. Anomex Suppositories is also used in pre and post-operative treatment in anorectal examinations and proctologic surgery.

Anomex Suppositories contains Allantoin, Hydrocortisone, Lidocaine, and Zinc oxide. Allantoin decreases pain and discomfort by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Hydrocortisone helps in reducing itching, redness and swelling due to piles. Lidocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreases the sensation of pain. Zinc oxide has astringent, soothing, protectant and antiseptic properties. Together, Anomex Suppositories relieves pain and discomfort due to piles and anal fissures.

Anomex Suppositories contains a steroid; therefore, it should not be used for longer durations unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Anomex Suppositories for a few weeks, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine.

Please do not stop using Anomex Suppositories without consulting your doctor. Continue using Anomex Suppositories for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Anomex Suppositories.

The symptoms of anal fissure and piles are similar. However, anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus, whereas piles are the inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding.

It is not recommended to use Anomex Suppositories in the presence of an infection. Appropriate anti-bacterial, anti-fungal or anti-viral therapy should be given if there is an infection at the application site.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Bliss Gvs Pharma Ltd., 102,Hyde Park, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri (East),Mumbai 400072, India
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