Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride
About Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride
Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride belongs to the group of anorectal preparations used to treat anal fissures and haemorrhoids (piles). An anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus. Haemorrhoids, also known as piles, are the inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding.
Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride is a combination medicine containing Hydrocortisone and Cinchocaine hydrochloride. Hydrocortisone inhibits the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Cinchocaine Hydrochloride inhibits sodium channels in nerve cells, preventing the transmission of pain signals.
Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride is generally well-tolerated; most people experience no or mild side effects. Some individuals may occasionally encounter minor side effects such as skin rash or allergic reactions, skin thinning, and mild stinging or burning sensation. 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 consistently experience these side effects.
Before using Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride, please inform your doctor about any allergies or sensitivities to its components, your complete medical history, and all current medications, supplements, or herbal products you are taking. Consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Do not use any other medications concurrently with Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride unless your doctor advises. Additionally, due to limited safety information, Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride is not recommended for children.
Uses of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride
• Relieves pain and itching: Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride helps ease pain, itching, and irritation in the anal area caused by piles and fissures.
• Reduces inflammation: Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride decreases swelling and redness around the affected area.
• Supports healing of fissures: Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride aids in soothing and promoting the recovery of small tears in the lining of the anus.
Medicinal Benefits
Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride is a topical medication for anal fissures and hemorrhoids, containing Hydrocortisone to reduce inflammation and Cinchocaine Hydrochloride for pain relief. It effectively relieves pain, inflammation, and discomfort, promoting a faster and more comfortable recovery, thus helping to effectively manage and alleviate symptoms of anal fissures and hemorrhoids.
Directions for Use
Storage
Side Effects of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride
- Skin rash or allergic reactions
- Thinning of the skin
- Mild stinging or burning sensation.
Drug Warnings
Before taking Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride, discuss your medical history with your doctor, including any allergies, medical conditions, and medications you're taking, such as HIV medicines or any. Also, inform your doctor if you're pregnant or breastfeeding. To ensure safe use, follow the recommended treatment duration and do not exceed 7 days unless your doctor advises. Please do not use it on children on your own as the safety and efficacy are not established.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride may interact with anti-HIV drugs (e.g. ritonavir, cobicistat).
Drug-Food Interactions: No specific interactions found.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride should be used cautiously in patients with a known hypersensitivity disorder and eye problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride, but it is best to avoid it. Please consult a doctor if you have any concerns.
Pregnancy
cautionPlease consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionThere is limited research on the use of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionHydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. In case of any side effects impairing your concentration, do not drive.
Liver
cautionThe use of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride in patients with liver impairment has not been well studied. If you have liver impairment, consult your doctor before using Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride.
Kidney
cautionThe use of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride in patients with kidney impairment has not been well studied. If you have kidney impairment, consult your doctor before using Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride.
Children
cautionThe safety and effectiveness of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride in children has not been established. Consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Drinking enough water and keeping your skin hydrated can go a long way in preventing piles. While the generally accepted rule is 8-12 glasses of water daily, the trick is to ensure you drink water each time you feel thirsty.
- Practice personal hygiene, it is very effective in preventing anal infections and hemorrhoids.
- A fiber-rich diet is beneficial for ensuring normal bowel movements and preventing hemorrhoids. Whole-grain foods, fruits, vegetables, pulses, whole-wheat bread, and pasta are fibre-rich.
- Limit or avoid your use of alcohol and caffeine as these can dysregulate regular bowel movements.
- Exercising for 30 minutes every day can be very beneficial in staying fit and preventing the occurrence of piles. You may even break down your daily exercise regimen into 10-minute workouts or activities of 10 minutes each.
- Avoid smoking as this hinders wound healing.
Special Advise
- In case Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride gets into your eyes, rinse them out thoroughly. If irritation persists, please consult a physician.
- Do not puncture or break the container of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride even when it is empty.
- In case of an allergic reaction to Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride (a sudden rash, burning, stinging), inform the doctor immediately.
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Hemorrhoids: Hemorrhoids are lumps or bumps that form within and around the anus. If symptomatic, they cause difficulty and straining while defecating. In addition, they also produce pain, discomfort, irritation, itchiness and sometimes even bleeding.
Anal fissure: Anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus that causes pain and bleeding during or after a bowel movement. Anal fissures generally heal independently, and if the condition lasts for more than 8 weeks, it can be considered chronic. Sometimes surgery may also be needed depending upon the condition. Symptoms include tear of skin around the anus region, burning sensation, pain, and blood during a bowel movement.
FAQs
Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride used to treat anal fissures and hemorrhoids (piles).
Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride is a combination medicine. It contains Hydrocortisone and Cinchocaine hydrochloride. Hydrocortisone works by inhibiting the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling. Cinchocaine Hydrochloride works by inhibiting sodium channels in nerve cells, preventing the transmission of pain signals.
Continue using Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride for as long as your doctor has prescribed it to you to treat your condition effectually. Do not hesitate to speak with your doctor if you experience difficulty using Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride.
No, Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride should not be used on the face or other body parts. It is intended to treat pain and bleeding in piles and anal fissures and should be applied in the anorectal area only.
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 of the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding during stool passage.
Common side effects of Hydrocortisone+cinchocaine Hydrochloride may include skin irritation, allergic reactions, thinning of the skin with prolonged use, and a mild stinging or burning sensation.
