Pilorute Cream

Pilorute Cream is used to cure hemorrhoids and problems of the genital/anal regions. This medication functions by reducing pain, redness and swelling. It is a combination medicament consisting of Lidocaine, Calcium Dobesilate, Hydrocortisone, Phenylephrine, Zinc Oxide, and Troxerutin.

This is usually prescribed to treat minor edema, pain, itching and also the discomfort caused by hemorrhoids. This cream is also used to treat other anal area problems like itching, anal fissures, etc.

Take the dosage recommended by your doctor for your condition. This topical medication comes as a gel, spray, cream, lotion and skin patch. Apply on the affected area of the skin after cleaning and drying it well. It is usually recommended to use about 2-3 times a day.

Apply to the affected area as needed; maximum: 3 mg/kg/dose; do not repeat within 2 hours. Remove immediately if the burning sensation occurs. Wash hands after application.

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• Piles

• Allergy

• Application Site Reactions (Burning Sensation)

• Irritation

• Itching And Redness

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  No interaction found/established

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This ointment is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the fetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  This ointment is probably safe to use during lactation. \nLimited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Yes you can drive while on this medicine.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  No interaction found/established

• Does this affect liver function?

  No interaction found/established

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Pilorute Cream , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Oxerute Cream

  Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

• Are there any overdose instructions?

  Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Pilorute ointment is a local anesthetic that works by stabilizing the neuronal membrane by blocking the voltage-gated sodium channels. It inhibits depolarization of the postsynaptic nerve that prevents the transmission of pain signals. This ointment betters the function of the capillaries by lowering the abnormal leakage. Troxerutin, another active constituent of the medicament is used for hemorrhoids and in order to provide relief to the impairment of the capillary. Also, it works by narrowing the swelling of blood vessels of the affected area, thereby providing great relief from discomfort. And lastly acts as a corticosteroid used for reducing skin inflammation. Your body releases different chemicals in response to certain triggers. Thus works by stopping the infection-fighting white blood cells from reaching the part of your body which is prone to infections.

• Ques : What is Pilorute Cream?

  Ans : This is an ointment which has Calcium Dobesilate Topical, Hydrocortisone Topical, Lignocaine Topical, Phenylephrine Topical and Zinc Oxide Topical as active elements present in it. This cream performs its action by preventing skin disorders, sunburn and erythema by providing an antiseptic activity, providing efficient, fast and safe symptomatic relief from hemorrhoidal disease, providing relief from swelling, lowering the pain, swelling and rashes and providing relief from hemorrhoids.

• Ques : What are the uses of Pilorute Cream?

  Ans : Pilorute is an ointment, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Nasal mucosal bleeding, Ache, Burning of skin, Bloating, Inflammation, Pain, Rashes, Pain of acute otitis media, Skin, Eczema, and piles.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Pilorute Cream?

  Ans : This is an ointment which has some commonly reported side effects such as Burning, Skin rash, Metallic taste, Circumoral tingling, Stinging, Hypertension, Ventricular arrhythmias, Myocardial infarction, Pulmonary edema, etc.

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Pilorute Cream?

  Ans : Store this ointment in a cool dry place and keep it in the original pack or container until it is time to take them. Store this medication out of sight and reach of children. Unused medicines should be disposed of in special ways to ensure that pets, children and other people cannot consume them.

• Ques : How long do I need to use Pilorute Cream before I see improvement of my conditions?

  Ans : This is an ointment which takes 1 or 2 days before you see an improvement in your health conditions. It would be ideal if you note, it doesn't mean you will begin to notice such health improvement in a similar time span as different patients.

• Ques : What are the contraindications to Pilorute Cream?

  Ans : Contraindication to Pilorute Cream. In addition, this ointment should not be used if you have the following conditions such as hypersensitivity and patients with angle-closure glaucoma.

• Ques : Is Pilorute Cream safe to use when pregnant?

  Ans : This medication is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.

• Ques : Will Pilorute Cream be more effective if taken in more than the recommended dose?

  Ans : No, taking higher than the recommended dose of this ointment can lead to increased chances of side effects such as Burning, Skin rash, Metallic taste, Circumoral tingling, Stinging, Hypertension, Ventricular arrhythmias, etc.

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• Calcium Dobesilate- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 15 May 2019]. Available from:

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• Hydrocortisone- Daily Med [Internet]. dailymed.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 25 April 2019]. Available from:

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• Phenylephrine- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 April 2019]. Available from:

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• Zinc Oxide- Drug Information Portal [Internet]. druginfo.nlm.nih.gov. 2019 [Cited 23 May 2019]. Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/zinc%20oxide