What is proctoacid?
Protoacid® is a synthetic medicine that uses cinchocaine and polycresulene as active ingredients , two chemical compounds that belong to the line of anesthetic and haemostatic-antiseptic medicines, respectively, without steroids, with a localized topical effect on infectious and other types of lesions. the mucous membranes.
To be highlighted: This pharmaceutical product is made in Mexico by the company named TAKEDA MÉXICO, SA DE CV (1)
What is proctoacid used for?
- Thanks to the combined mechanism of action of its active ingredients, protoacid® coagulates dead or pathologically altered tissues in anorectal conditions and expels them from the body, leaving healthy tissue intact to regenerate and heal, in addition to being an antimicrobial agent. .
- It is used to treat:
- Internal or external hemorrhoids .
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- Anorectal cracks and fissures. (two)
- Post-surgical anorectal wounds.
Dosage and routes of administration of proctoacid
Protoacid® is sold in a box with a tube containing ointment or ointment, with 1 g cinchocaine hydrochloride and 5 g polycresulene in 30 g and 50 g presentations. The administration is by anorectal route and the dosage as a reference, can be the following:
- Ointment: Carry out the application according to the procedure indicated by your doctor, three times a day.
Proctoacid Side Effects
Therapeutic treatment with protoacid® can cause some of the following adverse effects in a certain patient population:
- Possible allergic reactions due to contact with any component of the formula.
- Sensation similar to a burning or burning.
- Contact dermatitis .
- Erythema, pruritus and papules.
Important: If during treatment with protoacid® you notice any of these symptoms or another not included in the list, please stop using it and notify your doctor .
Contraindications and warnings of proctoacid
Protoacid® is a drug used for specific conditions and like other drugs, its use is limited to certain patients . Therefore, it is contraindicated in case of:
- Patient hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
You should know: Provide all the information related to your health history to your doctor, before starting treatment with this drug.
Avoid if you have:
- History of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the pharmaceutical formula.
Warnings:
- Pharmaceutical products such as protoacid® must be administered with a prescription or prescription.
- The use of this medicine is limited exclusively to the area or through the ano-rectal canal.
- Follow your doctor’s instructions during treatment with this medicine.
- Please note that this medication should be kept out of the reach of children and stored in a cool, dry place.
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