Posterisan acute 50mg/g rectal ointment

Posterisan acute 50mg/g rectal ointment in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Apply the medicine to the anus.
Or: Insert the medicine into the anus. Use the applicator for this. Empty the bowel beforehand if possible.

Duration of use?
The medicine should not be used for longer than 3 days.

Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdosage symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

Forgotten application?
Continue the application as normal (i.e. not with double the amount) at the next prescribed time.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and older people. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 6 months after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Children and adolescents under 18 years of age: The medicine must not be used.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: According to current knowledge, there is no indication that the medicine should not be used during breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Localised hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Itching
- Burning sensation
- Diarrhoea
- Pain at the application site
- Reddening of the skin due to increased blood circulation (erythema)

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

The information provided here primarily covers side effects that occur in at least one in 1,000 patients treated.
- Take care if you are allergic to local anaesthetics (local anaesthetics such as articaine, bupivacaine, lidocaine, mepivacaine, prilocaine, ropivacaine)!
- There may be drugs with which interactions occur. You should therefore generally inform your doctor or pharmacist of any other medicine you are already using before starting treatment with a new medicine. This also applies to medicines that you buy yourself, use only occasionally or have been using for some time.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient anaesthetises, but only locally. The substance prevents the nerves from transmitting stimuli and thus makes you insensitive to pain and numbs the itching.

Application

- Pain in the anal area, short-term use- Itching and pain in the anal area, such as with:- Haemorrhoids, mild forms- Anal fissures (anal fissure)

Dosage

a sufficient amount2-3 times a dayAdultsIn the morning and evening, before (approx. 30 minutes) and after defecationMaximum dose: A dose of 2.5g ointment per application should not be exceeded.