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P-Cool Cream is used to treat pain and bleeding associated with anal fissures and haemorrhoids (piles). It decreases swelling by shrinking the blood vessels and reduces the sensation of pain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching and redness at the application site. Let the doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Group Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Rectal

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About P-Cool Cream

P-Cool Cream is a specialized rectal medication designed to relieve the pain, swelling, and itching associated with hemorrhoids and other local rectal irritations. It works directly at the site of discomfort to soothe irritated tissues and shrink swollen rectal blood vessels. This medicine is formulated strictly for rectal application and should not be used on any other part of the body.

To achieve the best results, you should use this medication consistently and exactly as directed by your doctor, typically up to four times daily, especially in the morning, at night, or after each bowel movement. Incorporating high-fiber foods into your diet and drinking plenty of water daily can greatly assist your treatment by keeping stools soft and easy to pass. It is best to apply this medication after a bowel movement to ensure it remains in contact with the affected tissues for as long as possible.

While using P-Cool Cream, some people may experience mild local reactions such as temporary burning or stinging. If you develop serious symptoms, such as severe localized pain, unexpected rectal bleeding, or a rapid heart rate, stop using the medicine immediately and consult your doctor.

Talk to your doctor before starting this medication if you have a history of high blood pressure, heart disease, thyroid disorders, diabetes, or difficulty urinating. Do not use this medicine if you have a known allergy to any of its active components.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any prescription medications, particularly blood pressure drugs or antidepressants, as they may interact with this treatment. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or managing care for an elderly individual, always consult a healthcare professional before starting therapy.

Uses of P-Cool Cream

Your doctor may prescribe this medicine to treat several conditions, including:

  • Hemorrhoids: Phenylephrine helps shrink swollen blood vessels in the anal area, reducing swelling and pressure, while lidocaine relieves pain and itching. Calamine helps protect and soothe the irritated skin during healing.
  • Anal Fissures: It provides targeted relief from the sharp, tearing pain and burning sensations associated with small tears in the lining of the anus.
  • Rectal Itching and Irritation: It calms persistent itching and creates a soothing barrier over highly sensitive, raw skin to prevent further irritation.

Key Benefits

P-Cool Cream provides the following benefits when used as prescribed:

  • Rapid Localized Relief: P-Cool Cream provides rapid, localized relief that helps restore comfort to your daily life. Quickly numbing the sensitive nerve endings in the rectal area allows you to sit, walk, and perform daily tasks without the distraction of persistent pain or severe itching.
  • Reduces Swelling: Additionally, the swelling-reduction properties of this medication help shrink painful tissue bulges.
  • Supports Natural Healing:  This makes bowel movements significantly easier and less painful, helping to break the cycle of irritation and straining, which promotes faster natural healing of the delicate rectal tissues.
Side effects of P-Cool Cream 20 gm
  • Tell your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms after taking the medication, such as flat purple, or red spots on your skin.
  • Your doctor may change your medication, lower the dose, or stop the treatment to help manage the symptoms.
  • Avoid heavy physical activity and get plenty of rest to prevent further worsening of the symptoms.
  • Apply cold packs to the affected areas for relief.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, and eat fruits and vegetables or take supplements to get enough vitamins.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers can help with discomfort.
  • Regularly wash your hands with alcohol-based sanitizer or soap and water.
  • Also, avoid sharing personal items like glasses or utensils with other individuals.
Managing Medication-Triggered Erythema (Redness of the Skin or Skin redness): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Check the label for directions and use it as advised by the doctor. Take the prescribed amount of P-Cool Cream onto the applicator and apply it to the rectal area.
  • Wash your hands before and after use.

How P-Cool Cream Works

P-Cool Cream relies on three active components that work together to address rectal discomfort from multiple angles: Lidocaine, a local anesthetic, temporarily blocks pain signals traveling along the nerves in your skin. This action rapidly numbs the application site, providing almost immediate relief from intense itching, burning, and sharp pain. Phenylephrine, a mild blood vessel constrictor, works to narrow the swollen veins in the rectal area. By gently reducing local blood flow, it decreases the size of swollen hemorrhoids, relieving the uncomfortable sensation of pressure and fullness. Calamine, a protective mineral barrier, is left behind on the skin. This barrier shields the raw and healing tissues from contact with stool, excessive moisture, and friction from clothing, giving the skin a chance to heal undisturbed.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether P-Cool Cream interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this; your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

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

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

P-Cool Cream does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

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

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of P-Cool Cream in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of P-Cool Cream in children.

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Heart

Caution

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using P-Cool Cream. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

P-Cool Cream should be used with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Seek medical advice before using P-Cool Cream.

What if I have taken an overdose of P-Cool Cream

If this medication is accidentally swallowed, or if too much is absorbed and you experience extreme dizziness, confusion, or a racing heartbeat, seek immediate medical attention.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat a High-Fiber diet: Increase your daily fiber intake by eating more whole grains, fresh fruits, vegetables, and legumes to keep your stools soft.
  • Stay Well Hydrated: Drink plenty of water (typically 8 to 10 glasses daily) to prevent constipation and reduce the need to strain during bowel movements.
  • Avoid prolonged toilet sitting: Avoid sitting on the toilet for long periods, as this increases venous pressure in the anal area and can worsen hemorrhoids.
  • Comfort with Warm Baths: Take warm sitz baths for 15 to 20 minutes, two to three times a day, to soothe irritation, reduce muscle spasms, and improve blood circulation.
  • Protect Healing Tissue: Avoid lifting heavy objects when possible, as this can strain your pelvic and rectal veins.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for P-Cool Cream to start to work: The time required for P-Cool Cream to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of P-Cool Cream last: The duration of action for P-Cool Cream is clinically unknown.

Storage

• Store P-Cool Cream according to the instructions on the product label or package. Many products should be stored at room temperature, but storage recommendations may vary between brands.

What if you forget to take P-Cool Cream

If you miss an application, use it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed one and return to your regular schedule. Do not apply double the amount of medication to compensate for a missed dose.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect Before Use: Check the packaging and the applicator nozzle before first use; do not use the medication if the protective seal is broken or damaged.
  • Use for the Recommended Duration: Limit your use of this medication to 7 consecutive days unless your doctor explicitly instructs you to continue longer.
  • Keep the Application Clean:  Never share your applicator nozzle with anyone else, and make sure it is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after every use.
  • Avoid Contact with Sensitive Area: Keep this medication away from your eyes, nose, and mouth. If contact occurs, rinse immediately with large amounts of cool water.
  • Seek Medical Advice if Symptoms Persist: Stop using the product and schedule an appointment with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after one week of use.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Some medicines may affect how P-Cool Cream works or increase the risk of side effects:

  • MAO Inhibitors: Using this medication alongside certain types of antidepressants, such as MAO inhibitors, can lead to a sudden and severe rise in blood pressure.
  • Blood Pressure Medicine: This medication may reduce the blood-pressure-lowering effects of certain heart or hypertension drugs if absorbed systemically.
     
No Drug - Drug interactions found in our data. We may lack specific data on this medicine and are actively working to update our database. Consult your doctor for personalized advice

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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with P-Cool Cream when used as directed. 
No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

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Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

[ANORECTAL PREPARATIONS]

FAQs

P-Cool Cream is used to treat pain and bleeding associated with anal fissures and haemorrhoids (piles).
P-Cool Cream contains calamine, phenylephrine and lidocaine. Calamine has antiseptic and anti-pruritic properties. Phenylephrine decreases swelling by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Lidocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreases the sensation of pain.
P-Cool Cream should not be used for longer durations unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using P-Cool Cream for a week, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine.
No, P-Cool Cream should not be used on the face or any other body parts. It is intended to treat pain and bleeding in case of piles and anal fissures.
The symptoms of anal fissures and piles are similar. However, an 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.
To treat your condition effectually, continue using P-Cool Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using P-Cool Cream.
Gently clean and dry the affected area. Use the applicator to apply the prescribed amount of medication to the rectal area.
The side effects of P-Cool Cream include irritation, redness, itching and burning sensation. Consult the doctor if any of these symptoms persist or worsen.
Avoid contact with eyes, nose or mucous membrane. If P-Cool Cream accidentally comes into contact with your eyes, nose, or mouth, rinse it off thoroughly with plenty of water. Be sure to wash your hands before and after using P-Cool Cream.
Do not use P-Cool Cream if you are allergic to any of its ingredients. Avoid exceeding the recommended dose and use it as advised by the doctor.
P-Cool Cream should be stored in a cool and dry place away from sunlight. Keep it out of sight and reach of children.
You should consult your doctor before using this medication if you are pregnant, as they will need to determine if the benefits outweigh any potential risks. Talk to your doctor for personalized advice.
Yes, if your doctor has prescribed it for internal symptoms, you can use the provided applicator nozzle to apply it inside the rectum. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure how to use the applicator.
A mild, temporary burning sensation can occasionally occur upon application. If the burning is severe, worsens, or is accompanied by a skin rash, wash the area immediately, stop using the product, and talk to your doctor.
If you have high blood pressure, you should talk to your doctor before using this product, as one of the active ingredients can cause a slight increase in blood pressure if absorbed into the bloodstream.
If you experience rectal bleeding or notice blood in your stool, stop using the medication immediately and talk to your doctor to rule out more serious medical conditions.
Clean the applicator nozzle thoroughly with warm water and mild soap after each use, dry it completely, and replace the protective cap. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about proper sanitization.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

No. 159- B, 22nd Cross Street PIPDIC INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PIPDIC Industrial Estate,, Mottoupalayam, Pondicherry-605009, India
Other Info - PCO0001
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