Pepsigard T Rectal Cream is used to treat haemorrhoids (piles). Hemorrhoids, known as piles, are inflamed and bulging veins that cause discomfort, pain and bleeding in the rectum and anus. 

Pepsigard T Rectal Cream is a combination medicine that contains sucralfate and oxetacaine, which work together to strengthen the walls of tiny blood vessels and prevent leakage and fragility. They also enhance blood flow by decreasing blood viscosity/thickness. 

Pepsigard T Rectal Cream may cause certain common side effects such as nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, and indigestion in some cases. If these side effects persist for longer, consult your doctor immediately.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to any of the ingredients. If you take any medications, vitamins, herbs, or supplements, inform your doctor before prescribing Pepsigard T Rectal Cream. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, do not consume without first consulting your doctor.

Pepsigard T Rectal Cream is used primarily in the treatment of haemorrhoids (piles). Pepsigard T Rectal Cream is a combination medicine containing sucralfate and oxetacaine as key ingredients. It forms a protective layer over the damaged ulcer tissue in the stomach, shielding it from acid or injury. This protective barrier facilitates healing. It works by blocking nerve signals, providing fast relief from pain caused by ulcers. Its numbing effect offers immediate and prolonged pain relief. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 1 hour before or 2 hours after a meal.

• Nausea
• Diarrhoea
• Vomiting
• Indigestion
• Dizziness
• Fever

Do not take Pepsigard T Rectal Cream if you are allergic to any components. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you take to rule out any side effects. If you take any medications, vitamins, herbs, or supplements, inform your doctor before prescribing Pepsigard T Rectal Cream. It is recommended not to consume if you are pregnant or breastfeeding without first consulting your doctor. Inform your doctor if you are about to have surgery. Consult your doctor about the use of Pepsigard T Rectal Cream in children.

Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found.

Drug-Disease Interactions: inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, heart disorders, or any other illness, before using Pepsigard T Rectal Cream.

• Limit your intake of fried meals and animal fats. Increase your consumption of lean meats, healthy fats, fruits, veggies, and whole grains.
• Avoid lactose-containing foods such as milk, ice cream, cheese, yoghurt, and fruits such as mangoes, apples, plums, legumes, corn syrup, sweeteners, and wheat-based bread, cashews, and pistachios.
• A high-fibre diet will help you maintain regular bowel movements and avoid haemorrhoids. Fibre is abundant in whole-grain foods, fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole-wheat bread, and pasta.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water. Fluids are required to keep your body's blood flowing.
• Alcohol and caffeine can disrupt natural bowel motions, limiting or avoiding them.
• Avoid or quit smoking.

Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids or piles are inflamed and bulging veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding. Hemorrhoids can be either external or internal. Symptoms include discomfort, itching, bleeding, difficulty while sitting, irritation, pain around the anus, swelling near the anus region, and unpleasant bowel motions.