Jelliproct® (fluocinonide/lidocaine)

Jelliproct® contains the corticosteroid fluocinonide and the local anesthetic lidocaine. Jelliproct® is available as an ointment and as suppositories.

It is used for the short-term treatment of inflammatory conditions in the anal area, particularly hemorrhoidal disease, inflammation of the rectum (proctitis), and anal eczema, as well as in connection with proctological procedures.

Treatment should not exceed 1 to 2 weeks.

Fluocinonide is a corticosteroid. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and relieves swelling, redness, and itching.

Lidocaine acts as a local anesthetic and thereby relieves pain and burning in the area of application.

Jelliproct® is used for the short-term treatment of:

• Hemorrhoidal disease
• Inflammation of the rectum (proctitis)
• Anal eczema
• Symptoms in connection with proctological procedures

Not suitable:

• for conditions in the area of application caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses
• for tuberculous or syphilitic conditions in the area of application

Ointment (0.25 mg fluocinonide and 50 mg lidocaine hydrochloride per g):

• apply twice daily and gently massage in

Suppositories (0.25 mg fluocinonide and 60 mg lidocaine per suppository):

• insert one suppository each morning and each evening after a bowel movement

Duration:

• depends on the symptoms and should not exceed 1 to 2 weeks
• if longer treatment is needed, the doctor may prescribe a product without a local anesthetic

Preparation:

• Before use and after each bowel movement, clean the anal area with warm water and a soft cloth, preferably without soap.

Ointment:

• For use inside the bowel, screw the enclosed applicator onto the tube, insert it, and introduce the ointment by gently squeezing the tube.

Suppositories:

• After a bowel movement, insert deep into the anus.

Important:

• Treatment with Jelliproct® can impair the tear resistance of latex condoms.
• Do not use a double amount if an application was missed.

Jelliproct® must not be used:

• if you are allergic to fluocinonide, lidocaine, or any of the other ingredients
• for tuberculous and syphilitic conditions in the area of application
• for conditions in the area of application caused by bacteria, fungi, or viruses
• (ointment) for chafing in skin folds outside the anal area

Pregnancy and breastfeeding: During pregnancy, especially in the first three months, and during breastfeeding, only after the doctor has carefully weighed the benefits and risks. Corticosteroids and lidocaine pass into breast milk.

Uncommon:

• irritation after application

Possible with corticosteroid-containing products for local use:

• thinning of the skin, in some cases permanent
• dilation of blood vessels, inflammation of the hair follicles, increased hair growth

In addition:

• allergic skin reactions to one of the ingredients cannot be ruled out

If local intolerance reactions occur, continue treatment only after consulting a doctor.

According to the package leaflet, no interactions with other medicines are known. Note: The tear resistance of latex condoms may be reduced during treatment.