Uniroid HC Ointment (30g)

What is Uniroid HC?

Uniroid HC ointment is a topical treatment that is used to provide short-term relief from the pain and itching caused by external and internal haemorrhoids (piles).

It contains a corticosteroid medicine and a local anaesthetic for reduced swelling and discomfort. This medication is also available to purchase as a suppository.

You can only buy Uniroid HC on prescription. 

What is Uniroid HC used to treat?

Uniroid HC ointment provides effective relief from the pain, discomfort and itching that comes with both external and internal haemorrhoids (piles).

This medication can be used by adults and children who are at least 12 years old.

According to Mayoclinic.org, there are a number of triggers that can cause haemorrhoids, including:

• Stress
• Constipation
• Pregnancy
• Straining during a bowel movement
• Sitting down for too long
• Obesity
• Diarrhoea
• Obesity
• Anal intercourse
• Heavy lifting
• Low-fibre diet

Many people suffer for unnecessarily long periods of time with the condition because they are too embarrassed to seek medical attention. This condition can normally be treated quite easily and there are a wide variety of treatment options available to ease your symptoms.

Why is Unuroid HC recommended for haemorrhoids?

Cinchocaine hydrochloride has been used to treat haemorrhoids for many years and clinical trials have concluded that it is an effective and safe medicine to use. 

Hydrocortisone is a renowned corticosteroid for relieving inflammation in short-term use. 

How does Uniroid HC effectively treat haemorrhoids?

Uniroid HC contains two active ingredients (hydrocortisone and cinchocaine hydrochloride) which work in different ways to alleviate the unpleasant symptoms of haemorrhoids.

Hydrocortisone belongs to a class of medicines known as corticosteroids, which are used to relieve inflammation. When used in and around the anal area for piles, hydrocortisone reduces the swelling and itching that is caused by haemorrhoids.

Cinchocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic medicine that blocks your nerve endings from sending pain signals to the brain. This, in turn, relieves the pain.

Who can use Uniroid HC ointment?

Uniroid HC ointment is not a suitable treatment for everyone to use.

Do not use Uniroid HC if any of the following apply to you:

• You are allergic to cinchocaine hydrochloride or any other local anaesthetics
• You are allergic to hydrocortisone or any other steroid medicines
• You have tuberculosis
• You are allergic to any of the ingredients contained in this treatment
• You have any form of skin infection

Can you buy Uniroid HC ointment over the counter?

Uniroid HC is only available on prescription. You cannot buy it over the counter.

Can you buy Uniroid HC online in the UK?

You must have a prescription to buy Uniroid HC ointment. After completing an online consultation, you can order this treatment from Medicine Direct; one of our registered prescribers will review your answers and make sure that this medication is safe for you to use.

Uniroid HC alternatives 

Various alternative prescription treatments can be ordered from our pharmacy to treat haemorrhoids. However, you will need to fill out our online questionnaire before you can buy them.

Topical medicines such as Scheriproct, Xyloproct, and Proctosedyl also combine a corticosteroid medicine with a local anaesthetic for full relief from the unpleasant symptoms of piles.

To reduce the risk of haemorrhoids, you can make various lifestyle alternations:

• Drink less caffeine and alcohol
• Incorporate a high fibre diet
• Take regular exercise
• Drink plenty of water
• Go to the toilet as soon as you feel you need to
• Do not sit down for long periods of time