Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone
About Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone
Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone is a prescription rectal medicine used to relieve the symptoms of haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures (small tears in the lining of the anus), and inflammation of the rectum. It combines a corticosteroid to reduce inflammation and a local anaesthetic to relieve pain and itching. By reducing both inflammation and discomfort at the site of application, it helps make bowel movements and daily activities more comfortable.
For the best results, use this medicine exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually after a bowel movement and after gently cleaning the affected area. Since this medicine is applied directly into or around the rectum, it does not need to be taken with meals. Drinking plenty of water, eating enough fibre, avoiding prolonged straining during bowel movements, and staying physically active may help improve your symptoms and reduce the chance of them returning.
Most people tolerate this medicine well. You may notice mild burning, stinging, or irritation for a short time after applying it. These effects are usually temporary. However, stop using the medicine and consult your doctor right away if you develop severe pain, persistent rectal bleeding, worsening swelling, signs of a new infection such as pus or fever, or symptoms of an allergic reaction.
Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to hydrocortisone, cinchocaine, or any other ingredient in the product. It should also not be used if you have untreated bacterial, viral, or fungal infections affecting the anal or rectal area unless your doctor advises otherwise. Before starting treatment, tell your doctor if you have tuberculosis, severe skin damage around the treatment area, or if you are using other corticosteroid medicines.
Tell your doctor about all medicines you are using before starting this treatment, especially other steroid medicines or medicines used to treat abnormal heart rhythms. If you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, breastfeeding, or an older adult, consult your doctor before using this medicine.
Uses of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone
Medicinal Benefits
Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone provides targeted relief directly at the affected area.
- Provides rapid pain relief: The local anaesthetic helps numb the treated area and relieves pain and discomfort soon after application.
- Reduces swelling and inflammation: The corticosteroid helps reduce redness, swelling, itching, and irritation.
- Makes bowel movements more comfortable: Reducing pain and inflammation may help decrease discomfort during bowel movements.
- Soothes itching and burning: Helps calm irritation and reduces the urge to scratch, allowing the affected tissues to heal.
Directions for Use
- Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
- Apply Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone as a thin film on the affected area using a finger or applicator and rub gently.
- Ensure the affected area is clean and dry before applying Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone
Storage
Side Effects of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone
Common Side Effects (Usually mild)
- Mild burning or stinging where the medicine is applied
- Mild itching or dryness around the treated area
- Temporary local irritation
These side effects are usually mild and settle as your body gets used to the medicine. If they persist, become bothersome, or worsen, consult your doctor.
Serious Side Effects (Consult your doctor right away)
- Severe or persistent burning, pain, or irritation that does not improve
- Thinning of the skin around the treated area after prolonged use
- Rectal bleeding or worsening of your symptoms
- Signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, hives, or difficulty breathing
Drug Warnings
- Check the suppository before use: If a suppository feels soft, place it in the refrigerator or run cold water over the wrapped suppository until it becomes firm before opening it.
- Do not use for longer than prescribed: Unless your doctor advises otherwise, avoid using this medicine for more than 7 days because prolonged use of corticosteroids may thin the skin around the treated area.
- Keep the applicator clean: Wash reusable applicators thoroughly with warm, soapy water after every use. Never share your applicator with anyone else.
- Avoid contact with the eyes, nose, and mouth: Wash your hands carefully after each application to prevent accidental transfer of the medicine.
- Watch for signs of infection: Stop using the medicine and consult your doctor if you notice increasing pain, pus, fever, worsening swelling, or symptoms that do not improve, as these may indicate an infection that requires different treatment.
Drug Interactions
- Corticosteroids (i.e. prednisolone, betamethasone, dexamethasone): Using other steroid medicines at the same time may increase the risk of corticosteroid-related side effects.
- Antiarrhythmic medicines (i.e. amiodarone, quinidine): If significant amounts of cinchocaine are absorbed into the bloodstream, these medicines may increase the risk of heart rhythm problems.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
cautionIt is not known if alcohol interacts with Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone, 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 Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone during breastfeeding. Consult your doctor before using Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone if you are breastfeeding.
Driving
cautionCinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone is unlikely to affect your ability to drive. In case of any side effects impairing your concentration, do not drive.
Liver
cautionThe use of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone in patients with liver impairment has not been well studied. If you have liver impairment, consult your doctor before using Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone.
Kidney
cautionThe use of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone in patients with kidney impairment has not been well studied. If you have kidney impairment, consult your doctor before using Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone.
Children
cautionThe safety and effectiveness of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone in children has not been established. Consult your physician if you have any concerns.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Eat a high-fibre diet: Include whole grains, fruits, vegetables, legumes, and other fibre-rich foods to help soften stools and reduce straining.
- Drink plenty of water: Staying well hydrated helps prevent constipation and makes bowel movements easier.
- Avoid prolonged straining: Do not sit on the toilet for long periods or strain excessively during bowel movements.
- Take warm sitz baths: Sitting in warm water for 15 to 20 minutes several times a day may help soothe pain and relax the muscles around the anus.
- Maintain good hygiene: Gently clean the anal area after each bowel movement using water or soft, fragrance-free wipes instead of rough toilet paper.
Special Advise
- In case Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone gets into your eyes, rinse them out thoroughly. If irritation persists, please consult a physician.
- Do not puncture or break the container of Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone even when it is empty.
- In case of an allergic reaction to Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone (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
Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone 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.
No, Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone 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 Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone may include skin irritation, allergic reactions, thinning of the skin with prolonged use, and a mild stinging or burning sensation.
Cinchocaine Hydrochloride+hydrocortisone is used to relieve pain, swelling, itching, and irritation caused by haemorrhoids (piles), anal fissures, and inflammation of the rectum. It helps reduce inflammation while also numbing the treated area to provide pain relief.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before using this medicine. Your doctor will decide whether it is suitable for you after considering the expected benefits and any possible risks.
Wash your hands, remove the foil wrapper, lie on your side with one knee bent, and gently insert the suppository into the rectum with the pointed end first. Wash your hands again after use. If you need further guidance, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
You should not continue using this medicine for longer than 7 days unless your doctor specifically instructs you to do so. Prolonged use may increase the risk of skin thinning and other corticosteroid-related side effects.
If the suppository becomes soft, place it in the refrigerator or run cold water over the wrapped suppository for a few minutes until it becomes firm before removing the wrapper and using it.
No. Stop using the medicine and consult your doctor promptly if you develop rectal bleeding or notice blood in your stools. This symptom requires medical assessment because it may have causes other than haemorrhoids.
If you only have external haemorrhoids, apply the ointment only to the affected external area unless your doctor has specifically instructed you to use the applicator or suppository internally. Always follow your doctor's directions for your particular condition.
