INTRODUCTION ABOUT SMUTH CREAM

SMUTH CREAM is a combination of Calcium Dobesilate, Hydrocortisone Acetate, Lignocaine and Zinc Oxide which belong to the group of medicines called Anti-haemorrhoids. It is used to manage haemorrhoids or piles (lumps inside or around your anus) and anal fissures (a small tear in the lining of anus) and constipation.

SMUTH CREAM is not recommended for use if you have tuberculous or fungal lesions or skin vaccinia (viral infection), varicella (chicken pox) and acute herpes simplex infection. Consult with your doctor before using it.

SMUTH CREAM should be used with caution in patients with lung, liver and heart problems. SMUTH CREAM should be used during pregnancy only if clearly necessary. It should be used with caution in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before using it.

SMUTH CREAM is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. It should be used with caution in elderly patients. The most common side effects of using SMUTH CREAM are burning, irritation, redness, itchiness at the application site. Consult your doctor if any of the symptoms worsen.

USES OF SMUTH CREAM

Manage:

• Haemorrhoids
• Anal fissures
• Constipation

HOW SMUTH CREAM WORKS

Calcium Dobesilate is a vasoprotective medicine that works by strengthening the blood vessels at the affected site and also promote fast healing. Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic blocks the transmission of pain signals from nerves to brain and Hydrocortisone belongs to the class of steroids works by decreasing itching, inflammation, redness and swelling. Zinc oxide is an astringent, which helps to reduce painful swelling and shrink the haemorrhoids. It also protects the skin on the anus from infections. Thus SMUTH CREAM helps to shrink pile mass and heals anal fissure effectively.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

Apply SMUTH CREAM as advised by your physician. It is for topical use only. Wash your hands before and after use. Apply a thin layer of this medicine over the affected area with the help of an applicator or as directed by physician. Avoid the medicine in contact with your eyes, ears, nose or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention.

SIDE EFFECTS OF SMUTH CREAM

WARNING & PRECAUTIONS

INTERACTIONS

A. Drug-Drug Interactions:

Before using SMUTH CREAM, inform your doctor if you are using any of the following medicine:

• medicine used to manage chest pain, high blood pressure (Ex. nitroglycerin, nitroprusside, nitric oxide, nitrous oxide)
• anaesthetics (medicines used to produce temporary loss of consciousness (Ex. benzocaine, lidocaine, bupivacaine, mepivacaine)
• medicine used for cancer (Ex. cyclophosphamide, flutamide, rasburicase, ifosfamide, hydroxyurea)
• antibiotics (medicine used to manage infections) (Ex. dapsone, sulfonamides, nitrofurantoin, para-aminosalicylic acid)
• medicine used to manage malaria (Ex. quinine, chloroquine, primaquine)
• medicine used to manage fits (Ex. phenytoin, sodium valproate, phenobarbital)
• acetaminophen (used to manage pain and fever)
• metoclopramide (used to manage nausea and vomiting)
• sulfasalazine (used to manage ulcerative colitis and Chron’s disease)
• oral laxatives (used to manage constipation) (Ex. lactulose)
• antiarrhythmics (used to manage irregular heartbeats) (Ex. quinidine)

Overdosage:

If you or anyone else accidentally ingested or used too much of SMUTH CREAM, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital.

SYNOPSIS

MORE INFORMATION

• Keep SMUTH CREAM out of reach of children
• Store SMUTH CREAM below 25°C