Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Lidocaine / Lignocaine + Phenylephrine

Dosage Forms Available

• Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Lidocaine / Lignocaine + Phenylephrine is available for use via the rectal route in the form of creams, ointments, and suppositories.

Age and Dose Restrictions

• This medicine is meant for adults and children above 12 years of age.

Contraindications

• This medicine is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

• Patients with viral infections of the skin (e.g., herpes simplex, shingles, chickenpox), fungal or bacterial skin infections, tuberculosis of the skin, perianal ulcers, or open wounds should not use this combination.

Other Medications to Avoid

• This combination may interact with several medications, including other corticosteroids (such as hydrocortisone), additional topical anaesthetics (like benzocaine), and other decongestants (such as oxymetazoline). These interactions could impact the effectiveness and safety of the topical treatments.

Overdose and Missed Dose

• Overdose of Beclomethasone Dipropionate + Lidocaine / Lignocaine + Phenylephrine is unlikely as it is intended for external use only. Using the prescribed dosage is recommended to avoid any side effects.

• If you forget to apply this medicine, apply it as soon as you remember. However, if it is close to the time for your next application, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.

Management of Side Effects

Most side effects are temporary and generally harmless and resolve when discontinuing this medicine. However, if you experience any severe side effects or worsening of any of the symptoms, please consult your doctor.

• Drink plenty of water to help manage constipation if it occurs.

• Avoid scratching or rubbing the area where you have applied the medication to minimise skin irritation.

Use in Driving and Operating Machinery

• This combination does not affect your ability to drive or operate heavy machinery.

Use in Pregnancy and Lactation

• Consult your doctor before using this medicine during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. Its safety has not been established in these situations.

Caution in Other Conditions

• Patients with diabetes, glaucoma, or prostate enlargement should exercise caution when using this combination.

Special Dietary and Lifestyle Recommendations

• Maintain a balanced diet rich in fibre to help avoid constipation, which can worsen haemorrhoids.

• Ensure regular physical activity, as a sedentary lifestyle can contribute to the development and worsening of haemorrhoids.