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Topical steroid + local anaesthetic

Hydrocortisone with lidocaine

Brand names: Xyloproct

Adult dose

Dose: Apply/insert ointment or suppository BD or after each bowel motion (max 7 days)
Route: Topical (anorectal)
Frequency: BD

Clinical pearls

  • Symptomatic haemorrhoids and anal fissure; short courses only

Contraindications

  • Untreated anorectal infection
  • Hypersensitivity

Side effects

  • Local irritation
  • Hypersensitivity
  • Methaemoglobinaemia (rare)

Reference: BNF; https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/hydrocortisone-with-lidocaine/. Verify against your local formulary and the latest BNF before prescribing.

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Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.