{"title":"Medicines \u0026 Treatments - Haemorrhoid Relief","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"anusol-natural-cream","title":"Anusol Natural Cream - 30g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Natural Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA non-medicated cream for the days when you want relief without a medicine. Anusol Natural pairs organic aloe vera with calendula to soothe irritation and itchy skin around the anal area, bringing comfort quickly — it absorbs fast and cools on contact. Suitable during pregnancy and breastfeeding. 30g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhere a non-medicated cream fits\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot everyone wants or needs a local anaesthetic or a steroid. For mild irritation, for use alongside a medicated treatment, and particularly during pregnancy — when piles are extremely common and most treatments come with caveats — a gentle non-medicated cream is often exactly right.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply to the affected area as needed, after gently cleansing and patting dry. Can be used alongside Anusol wipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single most important rule with piles: \u003cstrong\u003enever assume bleeding is haemorrhoids.\u003c\/strong\u003e Any rectal bleeding, change in bowel habit or lump must be checked by a GP. And fibre, fluids and not straining will do more for piles long-term than any tube.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729946845571,"sku":"4230348","price":5.29,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61xCEIVOXZL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787062729"},{"product_id":"anusol-soothing-and-cleansing-flushable-wipes","title":"Anusol Soothing \u0026 Cleansing Wipes - 30 Flushable Wipes","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Soothing \u0026amp; Cleansing Wipes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDry toilet paper is the enemy of sore skin. These clinically tested wipes use a naturally-derived formula — witch hazel, aloe vera, chamomile and calendula — for soothing, cleansing and cooling in one step. 30 flushable wipes, small enough for a bag or a desk drawer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy gentle cleansing matters so much\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith piles, the daily routine causes as much irritation as the haemorrhoids themselves: rough paper, rubbing, and skin that never quite gets clean. Cleansing gently and patting dry — rather than wiping hard — removes a genuine source of ongoing damage, and lets whatever treatment you're using actually work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse in place of dry toilet paper, wiping gently and patting the area dry afterwards. Follow with your cream or ointment if you're using one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite being flushable, bin them where you can — sewers everywhere would thank you. And as always: any rectal bleeding, a lump or a change in bowel habit needs a GP, not a wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57729946878339,"sku":"4111498","price":4.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/610VaemX1PL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064954"},{"product_id":"anusol-ointment","title":"Anusol Ointment - 25g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original, and still the one most people picture. Anusol's three-way action shrinks piles, relieves discomfort and soothes itching, calming irritation and relieving sore, cracked skin — through astringents rather than anaesthetics or steroids. 25g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow the astringent approach works\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eZinc oxide and the bismuth salts tighten and shrink swollen tissue while forming a protective barrier over damaged skin, and balsam Peru soothes. It's a gentler mechanism than a local anaesthetic — less instant, but well tolerated, and it addresses the swelling rather than just masking the feeling of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleanse the area and pat dry, then apply as directed on the pack — typically at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement. For external use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf symptoms haven't improved within 7 days, see your GP. Rectal bleeding always needs assessing. If the piles are internal rather than external, suppositories will reach them where an ointment cannot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069496195,"sku":"0014886","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61ILyHtKbHL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787063052"},{"product_id":"anusol-soothing-relief-ointment","title":"Anusol Soothing Relief Ointment - 15g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Soothing Relief Ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe anti-inflammatory Anusol. Alongside the familiar astringents, this ointment adds hydrocortisone — a mild steroid that directly reduces inflammation. Four-way action: shrinks piles, relieves discomfort, soothes itching and reduces the inflammation driving all three. 15g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the steroid adds — and what it costs you\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen piles are genuinely swollen and inflamed, astringents alone can be slow. Hydrocortisone calms the inflammation itself, which often breaks the cycle quickly. The trade-off is strict limits: adults only, and no more than 7 consecutive days, because prolonged steroid use thins delicate skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over: apply as directed on the pack, and stop after 7 days at most. Cleanse the area and pat dry first. For external use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for anyone under 18, not if the area is infected, and not in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor says so — speak to our pharmacist, as plain Anusol or Anusol Natural may suit you better. Rectal bleeding always needs a GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069528963,"sku":"3849783","price":5.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61hGf_ugRXL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064363"},{"product_id":"anusol-soothing-relief-suppositories","title":"Anusol Soothing Relief Suppositories - 12 Suppositories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Soothing Relief Suppositories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnti-inflammatory relief, delivered internally. These suppositories combine the Anusol astringents with hydrocortisone for four-way action — shrinking piles, relieving discomfort, soothing itching and reducing inflammation — reaching internal haemorrhoids that no ointment can treat. 12 suppositories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen this is the right choice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal piles that are inflamed and painful are the hardest to treat: creams can't reach them and plain astringents can be slow on genuine inflammation. This combination handles both problems at once, which is why it's often the one that finally works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over: insert one suppository as directed, and use for no more than 7 consecutive days. Lying on your side with knees drawn up makes insertion much easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot for under-18s, not if the area is infected, and not in pregnancy or breastfeeding unless a doctor advises — plain Anusol suppositories have no such restriction. And rectal bleeding must always be assessed by a GP.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730069561731,"sku":"3850146","price":5.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71XEeTAH7bL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064586"},{"product_id":"care-haemorrhoid-relief-ointment","title":"Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment - 25g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Care Haemorrhoid Relief Ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble action, sensible price: allantoin to promote healing and lidocaine hydrochloride to relieve the pain, for effective relief from haemorrhoids and piles. 25g — the own-brand that does the same job as the names you know.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAllantoin and lidocaine, and what each does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLidocaine is the local anaesthetic that numbs the pain and itching quickly. Allantoin is a skin-repair agent that softens damaged tissue and promotes healing — useful, because piles are frequently accompanied by small painful tears in already-irritated skin. One treats the symptom, the other the damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleanse the area and pat dry, then apply as directed on the pack, typically morning and night and after each bowel movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee your GP if symptoms persist beyond 7 days. Any rectal bleeding, lump, or change in bowel habit must be assessed — never assume. Fibre, fluids, and not straining will prevent more piles than any ointment will treat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Care","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730072609155,"sku":"3168804","price":3.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/615lcSc-4ML._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787062945"},{"product_id":"germoloids-cream","title":"Germoloids Cream - 55g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Germoloids Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour jobs from one cream: Germoloids numbs and soothes the itching, delivers fast pain relief, shrinks the piles themselves and protects against infection. The local anaesthetic — lidocaine — is what sets it apart from the astringent-only products, and it is why relief arrives in minutes rather than hours. 55g from Bayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a local anaesthetic matters here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaemorrhoid pain and itching are relentless precisely because you cannot ignore where they are. Lidocaine numbs the area directly, while zinc oxide acts as an astringent that helps shrink the swollen tissue and forms a protective barrier over sore skin. The numbing buys comfort; the zinc does the slower work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12 and over: apply as directed on the pack, morning and night and after each bowel movement. Cleanse and pat the area dry first. Not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee your doctor if symptoms have not improved within 7 days. And the boring advice genuinely works: more fibre, more water, don't strain, and don't sit on the toilet reading your phone — that alone causes a remarkable number of piles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germoloids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730079588739,"sku":"3020310","price":7.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61WuamTD70L._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064662"},{"product_id":"preparation-h-clear-gel","title":"Preparation H Clear Gel - 25g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Preparation H Clear Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree-way action in a gel that disappears: Preparation H Clear Gel moisturises the skin, cools the anal area and soothes itching, giving cooling relief from the sore skin associated with piles. Quickly absorbed, non-greasy, and made with natural soothing ingredients. 25g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a clear gel rather than an ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOintments are effective but greasy, and they mark underwear — a real consideration when you need to apply something several times a day at work. A gel absorbs quickly and leaves nothing behind, which for many people is the difference between using a treatment properly and skipping doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleanse the area gently and pat dry, then apply the gel as directed on the pack. Repeat as needed through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis soothes and cools rather than anaesthetising — if pain is the dominant problem, a lidocaine product may suit better; ask our pharmacist. And any rectal bleeding must be checked by a GP rather than assumed to be piles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preparation H","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730102526339,"sku":"2597797","price":3.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/s-l1600_4972de7c-7ad6-4c0e-8778-3af6fc20f128.webp?v=1787064290"},{"product_id":"preparation-h-clear-gel-1","title":"Preparation H Clear Gel - 50g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Preparation H Clear Gel\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThree-way action in a gel that disappears: Preparation H Clear Gel moisturises the skin, cools the anal area and soothes itching, giving cooling relief from the sore skin associated with piles. Quickly absorbed, non-greasy, and made with natural soothing ingredients. 50g.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a clear gel rather than an ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOintments are effective but greasy, and they mark underwear — a real consideration when you need to apply something several times a day at work. A gel absorbs quickly and leaves nothing behind, which for many people is the difference between using a treatment properly and skipping doses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCleanse the area gently and pat dry, then apply the gel as directed on the pack. Repeat as needed through the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis soothes and cools rather than anaesthetising — if pain is the dominant problem, a lidocaine product may suit better; ask our pharmacist. And any rectal bleeding must be checked by a GP rather than assumed to be piles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Preparation H","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730102559107,"sku":"3137130","price":5.69,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61meBAM_eaL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787062881"},{"product_id":"anusol-cream","title":"Anusol Cream - 23g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe UK's best-known piles treatment, in its rapidly absorbed cream form: Anusol's triple action shrinks haemorrhoids (astringent zinc and bismuth oxides), relieves the discomfort, and soothes the itching that makes sitting, walking and existing miserable. Discreet 23g tube, suitable for use alongside the suppositories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy triple action matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiles are three problems at once: swollen tissue, soreness and maddening itch. Anusol's astringents constrict and protect the swollen area, the Balsam Peru soothes, and the barrier effect defends inflamed skin from further irritation — addressing the condition rather than just anaesthetising it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply morning, night and after each bowel movement — externally, or internally with the nozzle provided. Keep the area clean and dry; pat, never rub. Pair with fibre and water: soft stools are half the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePiles are common, treatable and nothing to be embarrassed about — but bleeding should always get a first-time GP check to confirm the diagnosis, and symptoms persisting beyond 7 days of treatment need review. Pregnancy piles are extremely common: check with the midwife, then treat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730142372227,"sku":"0014878","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/619AMuojiOL._AC_SY300_SX300_QL70_ML2.jpg?v=1786971149"},{"product_id":"anusol-suppositories","title":"Anusol Suppositories - 12 Suppositories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Suppositories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal relief — delivering the medication right where it's needed. Anusol's three-way action shrinks piles, relieves discomfort and soothes itching, in a suppository that treats internal haemorrhoids an ointment simply cannot reach. 12 suppositories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhen you need a suppository\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternal piles sit above the anal margin. Cream applied outside will soothe the surrounding skin but leaves the actual haemorrhoid untouched — which is exactly why people find weeks of ointment disappointing. A suppository dissolves against the affected tissue itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert one suppository as directed on the pack, typically at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement. Lying on your side with knees drawn up makes it considerably easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee your GP if there's no improvement within 7 days, and always for rectal bleeding. If you want the anti-inflammatory version, Anusol Soothing Relief adds hydrocortisone — with tighter limits on who can use it and for how long.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730142437763,"sku":"0014894","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/71ByDy-UdnL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064752"},{"product_id":"germoloids-4in1triple-act-oint-tuf-gb","title":"Germoloids Ointment - 25ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Germoloids Ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour jobs from one ointment: Germoloids numbs and soothes the itching, delivers fast pain relief, shrinks the piles themselves and protects against infection. The local anaesthetic — lidocaine — is what sets it apart from the astringent-only products, and it is why relief arrives in minutes rather than hours. 25ml from Bayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a local anaesthetic matters here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaemorrhoid pain and itching are relentless precisely because you cannot ignore where they are. Lidocaine numbs the area directly, while zinc oxide acts as an astringent that helps shrink the swollen tissue and forms a protective barrier over sore skin. The numbing buys comfort; the zinc does the slower work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12 and over: apply as directed on the pack, morning and night and after each bowel movement. Cleanse and pat the area dry first. Not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee your doctor if symptoms have not improved within 7 days. And the boring advice genuinely works: more fibre, more water, don't strain, and don't sit on the toilet reading your phone — that alone causes a remarkable number of piles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germoloids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730144272771,"sku":"0110700","price":4.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/Germoloids_Ointment_product_page_carousel_01.avif?v=1788540425"},{"product_id":"germoloids-4in1trp-action-ointment-lg","title":"Germoloids Ointment - 55ml","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Germoloids Ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour jobs from one ointment: Germoloids numbs and soothes the itching, delivers fast pain relief, shrinks the piles themselves and protects against infection. The local anaesthetic — lidocaine — is what sets it apart from the astringent-only products, and it is why relief arrives in minutes rather than hours. 55ml from Bayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a local anaesthetic matters here\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHaemorrhoid pain and itching are relentless precisely because you cannot ignore where they are. Lidocaine numbs the area directly, while zinc oxide acts as an astringent that helps shrink the swollen tissue and forms a protective barrier over sore skin. The numbing buys comfort; the zinc does the slower work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12 and over: apply as directed on the pack, morning and night and after each bowel movement. Cleanse and pat the area dry first. Not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee your doctor if symptoms have not improved within 7 days. And the boring advice genuinely works: more fibre, more water, don't strain, and don't sit on the toilet reading your phone — that alone causes a remarkable number of piles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germoloids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730146238851,"sku":"0292672","price":7.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61rcZXpolbL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064053"},{"product_id":"anusol-suppositories-1","title":"Anusol Suppositories - 24 Suppositories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Suppositories (24 pack)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe larger box of Anusol's internal relief: three-way action that shrinks piles, relieves discomfort and soothes itching, delivered right where it's needed. 24 suppositories — double the 12 pack, and the sensible choice if piles are a recurring visitor rather than a one-off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the bigger pack usually makes sense\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed properly — night, morning and after each bowel movement — a 12 pack goes quickly. Haemorrhoids also have a habit of returning, particularly after pregnancy, with a desk job, or with anything that involves straining. Having enough on hand matters more than it sounds when the pharmacy is shut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eInsert one suppository as directed on the pack, typically at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement. Lying on your side with your knees drawn up makes insertion easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePersistent symptoms beyond 7 days need a GP, and rectal bleeding always does. Recurring piles are worth tackling at the source: fibre, fluids, exercise, and not sitting on the toilet for long stretches.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730146861443,"sku":"0332494","price":5.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61zQdTIGxFL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064822"},{"product_id":"germoloids-4in1triple-act-crea-tuf-gb","title":"Germoloids 4in1 Action Cream with Anaesthetic - 25g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Germoloids 4in1 Action Cream\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piles cream that numbs: Germoloids pairs astringent zinc oxide with lidocaine — a genuine local anaesthetic — for four actions in one tube: numbs and soothes the itching, delivers fast pain relief, shrinks piles, and protects against infection. When haemorrhoids are actively painful, the anaesthetic matters. 25g from Bayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGermoloids vs the rest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnusol's triple action treats and soothes; Germoloids adds the numbing layer — the difference you feel when sitting is the problem. The zinc oxide still does the astringent shrinking work while the lidocaine switches the pain signal off locally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply morning, night and after each bowel movement. Soft stools are half the treatment: fibre, water, no straining, no phone-length toilet sittings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFirst-time or persistent rectal bleeding always earns a GP check before settling on self-treatment. No improvement after 7 days — or piles that keep returning — deserve a proper look too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germoloids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730147090819,"sku":"0398362","price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/51QDggnq3cL._AC_SL1024.jpg?v=1786979304"},{"product_id":"anusol-cream-1","title":"Anusol Cream - 43g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Cream (43g)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bigger tube of Britain's best-known piles treatment: Anusol's rapidly absorbed cream brings its three-way action — shrinks haemorrhoids, relieves discomfort, soothes itching — in a 43g size built for a proper course of treatment rather than a hopeful week. Works alongside the suppositories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTriple action, sensible size\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAstringent zinc and bismuth oxides constrict and protect swollen tissue while Balsam Peru soothes — treating the swelling, the soreness and the itch together. The 43g tube means applying morning, night and after every bowel movement without rationing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply morning, night and after each bowel movement, externally or internally with the nozzle. Keep the area clean and dry; add fibre and water — soft stools are half the cure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBleeding should always get a first-time GP check to confirm piles and rule anything else out. Symptoms persisting past 7 days of treatment deserve review — and pregnancy piles are common: midwife first, then treat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57730158002563,"sku":"2717981","price":6.07,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/41CynId7SCL._AC.jpg?v=1786978692"},{"product_id":"anusol-plus-hc-ointment-15g-2145647","title":"Anusol Plus HC Ointment with Hydrocortisone for Piles - 15g","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Plus HC Ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnusol's four-way action with hydrocortisone added: hydrocortisone acetate 0.25% to reduce inflammation, plus zinc oxide, bismuth and balsam of Peru to soothe itching, shrink swollen tissue and protect sore skin. For internal and external piles and anal itching in adults 18 and over. 15g tube with a nozzle for internal use, pharmacy-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the ointment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ointment base stays put and forms a protective layer over sore, itchy skin, and the nozzle lets it reach just inside as well. Plain Anusol is general-sale; adding hydrocortisone makes Plus HC a pharmacy medicine, and the one for a flare-up that plain Anusol isn't calming.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over: wash and dry the area, then apply thinly at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement, up to four times a day. For internal use, screw the nozzle on, insert gently and squeeze. Wash hands afterwards. Seven days at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrocortisone shouldn't be used for longer than a week, with a fungal, viral or other infection in the area, or in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Any bleeding from the back passage, piles for the first time, or symptoms not improving after seven days need a GP. Keep stools soft with fibre and water. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052466246019,"sku":"2145647","price":5.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/Plus-HC-Ointment.jpg?v=1788953209"},{"product_id":"anusol-plus-hc-suppositories-12-pack-2145662","title":"Anusol Plus HC Suppositories with Hydrocortisone for Piles - 12 Suppositories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Anusol Plus HC Suppositories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnusol's four-way action with hydrocortisone added: each suppository delivers hydrocortisone acetate 10mg to reduce inflammation, plus the zinc oxide, bismuth and balsam of Peru that soothe itching, shrink swollen tissue and protect. For internal piles and the itching around the back passage that comes with them, in adults 18 and over. 12 suppositories, pharmacy-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy a suppository\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCream and ointment reach the outside and just inside; a suppository melts where internal piles actually sit, so the anti-inflammatory works on the swelling from within. Many people use both: the ointment for external soreness by day and a suppository at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults 18 and over: remove the wrapper and insert one suppository, pointed end first, at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement, up to three a day. Wash hands before and after. Use for no more than seven days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHydrocortisone shouldn't be used for longer than a week, with a fungal, viral or other infection in the area, or in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Any bleeding from the back passage, piles for the first time, or symptoms not improving after seven days need a GP. Keep stools soft with fibre and water so the piles aren't strained. Pharmacist-reviewed before dispatch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anusol","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052466278787,"sku":"2145662","price":5.79,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/plus-hc-suppositories.jpg?v=1788953177"},{"product_id":"germoloids-trip-action-suppositories-lge-24-pack-110734","title":"Germoloids Suppositories - 24 Suppositories","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout Germoloids Suppositories\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor internal piles, where a cream simply cannot reach. Each suppository delivers zinc oxide and lidocaine hydrochloride directly to the affected tissue inside — numbing and soothing itching, relieving pain fast, shrinking the piles and protecting against infection. 24 suppositories from Bayer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInternal or external — they need different things\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eExternal piles respond to ointment applied to the skin. Internal ones sit above the anal margin, and no amount of cream on the outside will treat them properly. Suppositories put the medicine exactly where the problem is, which is why they often work when weeks of cream haven't.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdults and children 12 and over: insert one suppository as directed, usually morning and night and after a bowel movement. Easier lying on your side with knees drawn up. Not for children under 12.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSee a doctor if there's no improvement within 7 days. And any rectal bleeding needs proper assessment — do not simply treat it and hope. Fibre, fluids and avoiding straining prevent recurrence better than anything in this box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Germoloids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58052489380227,"sku":"0110734","price":7.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1006\/9282\/0355\/files\/61K4zS1sDAL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1787064488"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.stockmymedicine.co.uk\/collections\/medicines-treatments-haemorrhoid-relief.oembed","provider":"StockMyMedicine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}