Anovate Cream For Piles – Uses, Side Effects & Dosage Guide

Anovate Cream is a combination medicine that is used to relieve pain and bleeding in patients suffering from internal or external hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissures. This medicine is also used to relieve pain after hemorrhoid surgery and inflammation of the anus and rectum.

Uses of Anovate cream

• Piles or hemorrhoids 
• Anal Fissure (Also Read: Causes of Anal fissure)

Composition

Anovate cream is made of these three substances primarily – Beclomethasone (0.025 %) + Phenylephrine (0.1 %) + Lidocaine (2.5 %). 

• Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks the blood vessels in the affected area of skin and decreases swelling. 
• Beclometasone is a steroid that restricts the formation of certain chemical messengers known as prostaglandins that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. 
• Lidocaine or Lignocaine is a local anesthetic that works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain thereby decreasing pain sensation.

Price of Anovate cream in India

Price of Anovate cream in India is INR. 100.00 for a 20gm tube.

Dosage

The dosage of Anovate cream depends on the various factors such as the grade of piles, age, and severity of the problem. Consult a doctor to know the application dose. It is for external use only. Sometimes, the doctor may prescribe it for post-hemorrhoidectomy pain and minor proctitis pain.

What if I miss a dose of application?

Apply as soon as you remember about the missed dose. Skip the missed dose, if it is already time for the next dose. Do not take extra doses to make-up for the missed dose. 

How to apply it to the affected area?

This cream is for external use only. Use it as advised by your doctor or you can check the directions mentioned on the packet before use. Wash your hands before applying. Clean and dry the affected area and then apply the cream. Wash your hands after applying, unless hands are the affected area.  

How does it work?

The cream shrinks the blood vessels in the affected area of the skin to decrease the swelling. It blocks the production of prostaglandins that make the skin red, swollen and itchy. The drug also inhibits pain signals from the nerves to the brain thereby decreasing pain and sensation.

Side-effects of Anovate cream for piles

Here are some of the possible side effects of this cream

• Skin burn
• Skin irritation
• Itching
• Dry skin
• Redness of skin
• Swelling of face, lips, eyes, hands and feet 
• Tiredness and weakness
• Visual disturbances

Precautions and Warning

Do not use this product or talk to the doctor before using Anovate if you: 

• Are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medicine
• Have visual disturbances
• Suffer from any other medical condition
• It should not be used extensively in pregnant women. Talk to your doctor before use. 
• If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor before applying this ointment.

Note: Store the ointment at room temperature. Keep it out of reach of children. 

Quick Summary

• Anovate Cream provides relief from pain, inflammation and itching associated with piles.
• Do not use it on damaged or infected areas of skin.
• Stop using Anovate Cream and inform your doctor if you experience any bleeding from the back passage or irritation at the application site.
• Take it as per the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Overuse may result in increased side effects.

Anovate Cream Uses, Price, and Composition Table

Take Away

If you think that Anovate cream is not helping you treat piles even after applying it regularly, you must consult a doctor. You can visit our website for online consultation and talk to the medical expert or visit us at our clinic for piles related problems and treatment. Pristyn Care provides the best treatment for anorectal problems.  

Also Read: Lifestyle when you are suffering from Piles

Also Read: What to avoid during Piles