Erian (5 mg+5 mg+10.5 mg+10 mg)/gm (Ointment)
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Cinchocaine hydrocortisone framycetin esculin |
| Company | Square pharmaceuticals plc |
| Also available as |
Indications
- Internal and external haemorrhoids
- Haemorrhoids post-partum
- Anal pruritus
- Peri-anal eczema
- Anal fissures
- Proctitis
- Post-haemorrhoidectomy application
Composition
- Cinchocaine Hydrochloride BP 5 mg
- Hydrocortisone BP 5 mg
- Framycetin Sulphate BP 10.5 mg
- Esculin Ph. grade 10 mg
Pharmacology
The local anaesthetic Cinchocaine Hydrochloride prevents or relieves severe pain in strangulated haemorrhoids, fissures, and perianal haematomata. Hydrocortisone acts as a decongestant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-pruritic agent. Framycetin Sulphate eradicates most infections in the anorectal area, and Esculin has a skin protective action.
Dosage & Administration
- Ointment: Apply in a small quantity with the finger morning and evening and after each stool. For deep application, insert the cannula, or applicator, to full extent and squeeze tube gently from lower end whilst withdrawing.
- Suppository: Insert morning and evening, and after each stool.
Contraindications
Known hypersensitivity to any of the four ingredients. Corticosteroids have been shown to be teratogenic in animals following dermal application. This product should not be used during pregnancy. Topical corticosteroid preparations are contraindicated in the treatment of herpes simplex, vaccinia or varicella, or tuberculous infection of the anal region.
Side Effects
Long-term continuous treatment with topical corticosteroids should be avoided as this may cause atrophic changes in the skin leading to thinning, loss of elasticity, dilatation of superficial blood vessels, telangiectasia, and ecchymoses.
Pregnancy & Lactation
The safe use of topical corticosteroids during pregnancy has not been fully established.
Precautions & Warnings
Discontinue use if sensitization occurs. Other specific measures against infections, allergy, and other causal factors must not be neglected.
Use in Special Populations
Not recommended for use in children.
Therapeutic Class
Compound steroidal preparations, Drugs used in Ano-rectal region
Storage Conditions
Store at a cool and dry place, protected from light. Store below 25° C. Do not freeze.