Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol
About Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol belongs to the class of ‘anorectal preparations’ primarily used to treat pain and bleeding associated with anal fissures, external or internal haemorrhoids (piles), post haemorrhoidectomy pain (pain after surgery to remove piles), and proctitis (inflammation of the rectum). An anal fissure is defined as a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus. Haemorrhoids or piles are the inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol is composed of Beclomethasone dipropionate (corticosteroid), Lignocaine hydrochloride (local anaesthetic), Phenylephrine hydrochloride (sympathomimetic amine), and Chlorocresol (Preservative). Beclometasone dipropionate blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Lignocaine hydrochloride causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. Phenylephrine hydrochloride decreases itching, burning, irritation, and swelling by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Chlorocresol is a preservative that has antiseptic and bactericidal properties.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol is for external use only. Use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol as prescribed by the doctor. Your doctor will decide the dosage based on the severity of your disease. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol may cause common side effects like burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the application site. These side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if these side effects persist longer, please consult your doctor.
Let your doctor know if you have any allergic reactions to Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol or other medications. Please check with your doctor before using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol if you have immune system problems, cataracts or glaucoma, liver or kidney diseases, and heart problems. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult the doctor before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol. Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol is not recommended for children as efficacy and safety have not been established.
Uses of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol
Medicinal Benefits
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol consists of Beclomethasone dipropionate, Lignocaine hydrochloride, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Chlorocresol. Beclometasone dipropionate belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It blocks the production of prostaglandins (chemical messengers) that make the affected area red, swollen and itchy. Lignocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic and reduces pain by blocking the pain signals from nerves to the brain. It causes temporary numbness/loss of feeling in the skin and mucous membranes. Phenylephrine hydrochloride decreases itching, burning, irritation, and swelling by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Chlorocresol is a preservative that has antiseptic and bactericidal properties.
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Storage
Side Effects of Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol
- Burning sensation
- Irritation
- Itching
- Redness at the application site
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Haemorrhoids/Piles: Haemorrhoids are inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding. Haemorrhoids can be external and internal. Internal haemorrhoids develop within the rectum and anus, whereas external ones develop outside the anus region. Piles cause pain, itching and bleeding. Symptoms include itching, irritation, pain around the anus, swelling near the anus region, painful bowel movements, and blood in stools.
Anal fissure: Anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus. It causes pain and bleeding during or after a bowel movement. Anal fissures, if not healed and lasts for more than eight weeks, can be considered chronic. Sometimes surgery may also be necessary depending on the condition. Symptoms include a tear of the skin around the anus region, burning sensation, pain, and blood during a bowel movement.
Proctitis: It is termed as the inflammation of the anus and the rectum lining. It may cause a feeling of a constant urge to defecate. Symptoms include pain during a bowel movement, soreness in the anal and rectal areas, spasms and cramps during bowel movements, diarrhoea, and bleeding.
FAQs
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol consists of Beclomethasone dipropionate, Lignocaine hydrochloride, Phenylephrine hydrochloride, and Chlorocresol. It prevents painful inflammation, relieves pain due to its local anaesthetic action, and reduces the swelling by shrinking the dilated blood vessels that cause haemorrhoids.
The symptoms of anal fissure and piles are similar. However, anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa of the anus lining, whereas piles are the inflamed and swollen veins of the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain, and bleeding during stool passage.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol contains a steroid, Beclomethasone dipropionate; therefore, it should not be used for longer durations unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol for a few weeks, please consult your doctor.
Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol consists of Beclomethasone dipropionate that may affect the blood sugar levels. Hence it is advised to consult your doctor before starting Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol.
Please do not stop using Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol on your own, even if the symptoms are relieved. Use Beclomethasone Dipropionate+phenylephrine Hydrochloride+lignocaine Hydrochloride+chlorocresol until the course advised by the doctor is finished.
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