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Kerala State Drug Formulary.pdf

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Gastrointestinal <strong>Drug</strong>s<br />

P/A : Tablet 150 mg<br />

Dose : 8 - 10 mg/kg/day in divided doses, taken with meals.<br />

ANTIHAEMORRHOIDAL DRUGS<br />

Haemorrhoids are to be treated surgically for complete<br />

relief.Symptomatic treatment for constipation, local pain, discomfort,<br />

inflammation are managed medically.<br />

A mild laxative such as liquid paraffin or bulk laxative such as Ispaghula<br />

helps to soften the faeces.Inflammation is to be treated with antibacterial<br />

agents such as Ciprofloxacin or Amoxicillin.<br />

Pain relief is obtained by a NSAID such as diclofenac or Ibuprofen<br />

P/A : Anovate to be applied twice a day once following<br />

defaecation and once at bed time .<br />

Cost : Anovate 15 g - Rs. 9.70; 20 gms - Rs.49.56; Shield<br />

15 g Rs 45 .00<br />

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