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Proctol Ointment: Uses, Side Effects and Dosage

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Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · About this document

Patient Medication Information: uses, side effects, how to take - Proctol Ointment

What are Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories used for?

  • To reduce the swelling and pain of hemorrhoids.
  • To reduce the swelling and pain of sores on your rectum or anus.
  • To treat swelling irritation, itching and cracking of the rectum and anus.
  • Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories contain an antibacterial ingredient called framycetin sulfate, and it should be used exactly as directed by your healthcare professional.

How does Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories work?

Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories contain the following medicinal ingredients: hydrocortisone, framycetin sulfate, cinchocaine hydrochloride and esculin. Hydrocortisone is a steroid medicine. Framycetin Sulfate is an antibiotic. Cinchocaine Hydrochloride is a pain medicine. Esculin protects the blood vessels. These work together to reduce swelling and pain and to relieve itching.

What are the ingredients in Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories?

Ointment: Active ingredients (per gram): Cinchocaine Hydrochloride 5 mg, Esculin 10 mg, Framycetin Sulfate 10 mg and Hydrocortisone 5 mg.

Inactive ingredients: Anhydrous Lanolin, Light Mineral Oil, White Petrolatum.

Suppositories: Active ingredients: Cinchocaine Hydrochloride 5 mg, Esculin 10 mg, Framycetin Sulfate 10 mg and Hydrocortisone 5 mg.

Inactive ingredients: Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Triglyceride.

Proctol Ointment and Proctol Suppositories come in the following dosage forms:

Ointment: Available in tubes of 15 g or 30 g with rectal cannula.

Suppository: Available in boxes of 12 or 24 suppositories.

Do not use Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories if you:

  • Have tuberculosis
  • Have a fungal infection
  • Have a viral infection
  • Are sensitive to any of the ingredients in Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories

To help avoid side effects and ensure proper use, talk to your healthcare professional before you take Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories. Talk about any health conditions or problems you may have, including if you:

  • Have been using another product that contains hydrocortisone

  • Are pregnant

Other warnings you should know about:

Tell your healthcare professional if you get any sensitivity while using Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories.

Tell your healthcare professional about all the medicines you take, including any drugs, vitamins, minerals, natural supplements or alternative medicines.

How to take Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories:

Ointment:

External treatment:

  • Apply a small quantity to the affected area in the morning and in the evening and after every bowel movement.

Internal treatment:

  • Attach the rectal cannula to the tube,
  • insert cannula into rectum to full extent,
  • squeeze the tube gently from the lower end while removing it from your rectum.
  • Apply in the morning and evening and after every bowel movement.

Suppositories:

  • Insert one suppository into your rectum in the morning and in the evening and after every bowel movement.

Misuse or overuse of Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories could lead to the growth of bacteria that will not be killed by framycetin sulfate. This means that Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories or other medicines containing framycetin sulfate may not work for you in the future.

Do not share your medicine.

Usual dose:

A small quantity of ointment or one suppository in the morning and evening and after each bowel movement.

Overdose:

Missed Dose:

  • If you forget to apply Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories, apply it when you remember.
  • Then, continue to apply in the morning and evening and after every bowel movement.

What are possible side effects from using Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories?

These are not all the possible side effects you may feel when taking Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories. If you experience any side effects not listed here, contact your healthcare professional.

Side effects may include:

  • Discomfort, irritation or pain of the anus

If you think you have taken too much Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories, contact your healthcare professional, hospital emergency department or regional Poison Control Centre immediately, even if there are no symptoms.

  • Discomfort or pain of the rectum
  • Burning, irritation or pain at the application site
  • Itching
  • Rash

If you have a troublesome symptom or side effect that is not listed here or becomes bad enough to interfere with your daily activities, talk to your healthcare professional.

Storage:

Ointment: Store between 15° and 22°C.

Suppositories: Store between 8° and 15°C. Avoid freezing.

Keep out of reach and sight of children.

If you want more information about Proctol Ointment or Proctol Suppositories:

  • Talk to your healthcare professional

    • Find the full prescribing information that is prepared for healthcare professionals and includes this Patient Medication Information by visiting the Health Canada website (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada.html); or by calling the manufacturer at 1-800-387-9342.

Date of Revision: January 31, 2019

Reporting Side Effects

You can report any suspected side effects associated with the use of health products to Health Canada by:

  • Visiting the Web page on Adverse Reaction Reporting (https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/medeffect-canada/adverse-reaction-reporting.html) for information on how to report online, by mail or by fax; or
  • Calling toll-free at 1-866-234-2345.

NOTE: Contact your health professional if you need information about how to manage your side effects. The Canada Vigilance Program does not provide medical advice.

About this document

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs · DIN (Drug Identification Number): 02247322

Revision date stated in the text: January 31, 2019

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Drug information for Proctol Ointment

Rx or OTC
Prescription (Rx)?
DIN 02247322, 02247882
Schedule(s) PRESCRIPTION
Active ingredient(s) Hydrocortisone, Dibucaine hydrochloride, Framycetin sulfate, Esculin
Dosage form(s) Ointment, Suppository
Route(s) of administration Rectal
Drug class (WHO ATC)
  1. C Cardiovascular system drugs
    1. C05 Vasoprotectives
      1. C05A Agents for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures for topical use
        1. C05AA Corticosteroids, topical for treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures
          1. C05AA01 Hydrocortisone
Company ODAN LABORATORIESLTD
Current status Marketed
Strengths and forms
DIN Strength Dosage form(s) Current status
02247322 0.5 % / 0.5 % / 1 % / 1 % Ointment Marketed August 6, 2003
02247882 5 MG / 5 MG / 10 MG / 10 MG Suppository Marketed March 15, 2004

Source: Health Canada – Drug Product Database (DPD) and product monographs, data as of November 1, 2026. Data from the Health Canada Drug Product Database, as published there. Not a substitute for the advice of a doctor or pharmacist.