Uniroid HC

Uniroid HC Cream is used to treat external and internal haemorrhoids or piles. It provides short-term relief of pain, irritation, and itching around the anus. Its active ingredients are hydrocortisone and cinchocaine hydrochloride. Hydrocortisone soothes and relieves the irritation and inflammation of the skin. Cinchocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which provides relief from pain and discomfort. 

Uniroid HC Cream provides short-term relief of pain, irritation, and itching around the anus. Its active ingredients are hydrocortisone and cinchocaine hydrochloride. Hydrocortisone soothes and relieves the irritation and inflammation of the skin. Cinchocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which provides relief from pain and discomfort. 

It may be used on external and internal haemorrhoids and may be used alone or in conjunction with suppositories. Uniroid HC Cream is generally used for 7 days unless prescribed for longer by the doctor. 

During a haemorrhoid flare-up, it is essential to keep the stool soft by consuming a diet high in fibre and plenty of fluids. Your doctor or pharmacist may also suggest the use of faecal softeners. This is because the passing of stools by haemorrhoids may cause pain and bleed, and constipation will make the situation worse. 

The bowel movements should not be delayed, and the raising of feet onto a step stool when sitting on the toilet may allow easier passage of stools. 

It may help to use wet tissues and avoid overwiping with toilet paper. A sitz bath will ease some of the discomforts following a bowel movement. The patient may soak the inflamed area in warm water for 10-15 minutes two or three times per day.

Uniroid HC Cream is a medicine that requires a prescription from the doctor for online purchases. You are welcome to book an appointment with a health expert at Click Pharmacy to discuss how best to use this product. It can be purchased online in 15g or 30g tubes and will be sent directly to via Next Day Delivery.

Uniroid HC Cream is available in one dose with hydrocortisone 5mg/g and cinchocaine hydrochloride 5mg/g. It should always be used as directed by the doctor. 

The doctor or pharmacist should also be consulted if the patient is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or those of herbal nature. 

Internal haemorrhoids should be treated by applying the cream with the nozzle applicator provided. External haemorrhoids should be treated by applying with clean fingers without the use of the nozzle applicator.

Internal haemorrhoids should be treated by applying the cream with the nozzle applicator provided. External haemorrhoids should be treated by applying with clean fingers without the use of the nozzle applicator.

Using without applicator: Hands should be washed thoroughly, and a small quantity of the ointment applied onto a finger. The ointment should be spread onto the affected area without rubbing. The ointment should not be applied with toilet paper. Hands should be washed thoroughly afterwards.

Using with applicator:

The nozzle applicator should be used for internal haemorrhoids in order to ease application. The nozzle applicator should be cleaned thoroughly with warm soapy water before and after each use. It should be screwed onto the end of the ointment tube and inserted fully into the back passage.

Then the tube should be squeezed gently from the lower end while simultaneously pulling it out of the back passage. The nozzle applicator should then be unscrewed and washed. 

The hands should also be washed thoroughly after application of the ointment.

The area should not be covered with bandages or plasters, or any other dressing. It is safe to cover the area with undergarments and clothes.

Uniroid HC Cream provides short-term relief of pain to the, irritation and itching around the anus. Its active ingredients are hydrocortisone and cinchocaine hydrochloride. Hydrocortisone soothes and relieves the irritation and inflammation of the skin. Cinchocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which provides relief from pain and discomfort. 

It may be used on external and internal haemorrhoids and may be used alone or in conjunction with suppositories. Uniroid HC Cream is generally used for 7 days unless prescribed for longer by the doctor. 

Like all medicines, Uniroid HC Cream can cause side effects, but not everyone gets them. Medical advice should be sought in case of allergic reactions that may exhibit with worsening of itching, pain, or rash around the back passage. 

The use of large doses and use beyond the prescribed period may suppress the adrenal glands. This may cause complex changes in the body. Prolonged use should always be discussed with a doctor.

Please speak to your doctor or consult our specialists at Click Pharmacy should you require any further advice on how to use this product.

Uniroid HC Cream provides short-term relief of pain, irritation, and itching around the anus. Its active ingredients are hydrocortisone and cinchocaine hydrochloride. Hydrocortisone soothes and relieves the irritation and inflammation of the skin. Cinchocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which provides relief from pain and discomfort. 

It may be used on external and internal haemorrhoids and may be used alone or in conjunction with suppositories. Uniroid HC Cream is generally used for 7 days unless prescribed for longer by the doctor. 

If a dose is forgotten, the patient should apply the ointment as soon as they remember. If it is close to the time of the next dose, the missed dose should be skipped, and the treatment continued as usual. A double dose should not be used to make up for the forgotten dose.

Uniroid HC Cream should not be used in case of allergy to any of its ingredients. It should not be used in case of allergy to any steroid or any local anaesthetic.

It should not be used in patients suffering from tuberculosis.

The use of Uniroid HC Cream is not indicated where there is the presence of skin infection, such as thrush of the back passage or viruses affecting the skin. 

It should not be used in children under 12 years of age. It should not be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless advised by the doctor. Care should be taken if the ointment is used when planning a pregnancy.
The doctor or pharmacist should be consulted if the patient is taking or has recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription or those of herbal nature.
 

Individuals suffering from piles should use this treatment. However, in some instances, the treatment may be unsuitable. Avoid the use of Unirod HC, and inform your GP if you:

are allergic to hydrocortisone

are allergic to steroids

are allergic to cinchocaine or widely available local anaesthetics

spot any infection on the area you are applying it to (this includes viral infections concerning the skin) 

If the treatment does not work for you, note that other treatment options are available for haemorrhoids. Of course, you can always opt for alternatives.

Before using the treatment, keep the following precautions in mind:

• If you have a bad reaction to uniroid HC, inform your GP.
• Do not use uniroid HC if you are pregnant or breastfeeding unless advised otherwise by your doctor.
• Finally, when you are using the ointment, do not cover the area of application with a bandage or any piece of cloth.

In addition to this, you can consult the Patient Information Leaflet for more information about side effects, interactions and precautions.

The uniroid HC ointment is typically used to help manage and treat internal and external piles. One of the best alternatives for uniroid HC is Proctosedyl Ointment, a direct alternative to this treatment. There are other prescription-only alternatives available, as well.

Alternate OTC Treatments to Uniroid HC

In addition to the prescription-only alternatives, you can find various OTC medicines widely available at common epharmacies and your local pharmacy. It is essential to try OTC alternatives before opting for prescription-only treatments, as these may be all you need. Consider one of the following:

• Ansusol Cream
• Anusol HC Ointment and Suppositories
• Germoloids Cream and Ointment
• Preparation H

Both Uniroid HC Ointment and Anusol HC Ointment are ideal for treating haemorrhoids. Although they have the same purpose, the key difference lies in the active ingredients.

Uniroid HC contains the active ingredient hydrocortisone as a corticosteroid, along with the cinchocaine hydrochloride, which acts as a local anaesthetic. On the other hand, Anusol HC Ointment consists of four key active ingredients. They are hydrocortisone, zinc oxide, and bismuth salts, as well as benzyl benzoate.

Note that both treatments work well. However, determining whether Uniroid HC Ointment or Anusol is right for you will significantly depend on whether you prefer to use cream, ointments or suppositories. Similarly, one treatment might be more suitable for you. You can find both of them as a cream and ointment. Uniroid HC and Anusol HC ointment have suppository variations, too.

Before choosing, you should consult your GP about the benefits and disadvantages of the two treatments.