BOIRON Avenoc Ointment 30 g

Homeopathic medicine

Read the entire leaflet carefully because it contains important information for you. This medicine is available without a prescription for the treatment of minor ailments without the intervention of a doctor. However, you should use Avenoc ointment carefully to get the best results.

- Keep this leaflet. You may need to read it again.

- If you need further information or advice, ask your pharmacist.

- If symptoms worsen or persist you should consult a doctor.

In this leaflet:

1- What is Avenoc ointment and what is it used for?

2- Before using Avenoc ointment

3- How to use Avenoc ointment

4- Possible side effects

5- Storage of Avenoc ointment

The active substances in 100 g are :

Ficaria verna TM _________________________________0,01 g

Paeonia officinalis TM _____________________________ 0.01 g

Adrenalinum 3 DH ________________________________ 0.05 g

Amylein hydrochloride 1 DH __________________________ 5,00 g

The other ingredients are: petrolatum, lanolin q.s. 100 g.

Marketing authorisation holder:

BOIRON S.I.H., s.a.

Av. Valdelaparra, nº 27

28108 Alcobendas

MADRID

Responsible for manufacturing:

BOIRON

2 avenue de l'Ouest Lyonnais

69510 Messimy

FRANCE

Avenoc is available as an OINTMENT in a 30 g tube with a rectal cannula.

Avenoc ointment is a homeopathic medicine traditionally used in the treatment of haemorrhoids which manifest themselves by painful attacks, itching and minor bleeding.

This medicine should not be administered to patients with hypersensitivity to the active ingredients or to any other component of the preparation.

Pregnancy

Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant.

Breast-feeding

If you are breast-feeding, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using a medicine.

Your doctor should be consulted if you do not get better, particularly if the attack becomes severe or recurs. The administration of this medicine does not exempt you from following proper hygiene and diet.

As it contains lanolin, this medicine may cause local skin reactions (such as contact dermatitis).

"Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription".

Apply the ointment 3 to 4 times a day, after local cleansing of the affected area.

Continue the treatment for a few days after complete disappearance of the symptoms.

Intra-rectal application is facilitated by the use of the cannula provided.

Rectal route.

"Follow these instructions unless your doctor has given you other instructions".

"Remember to use your medicine".

If you think that the action of Avenoc ointment is too strong or too weak, tell your doctor or pharmacist.

If symptoms worsen or persist, consult your doctor.

If you have used Avenoc ointment more than you should, contact your doctor or pharmacist immediately.

If you forget to use Avenoc ointment

Do not use a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Like all medicines, Avenoc ointment may have side effects.

If you notice any reaction not described in this leaflet, consult your doctor or pharmacist.

Reporting side effects

If you experience any side effects, please tell your doctor, pharmacist or nurse, even if they are not listed in this leaflet. You can also report them directly to the Spanish Pharmacovigilance System for Medicinal Products for Human Use: https://www.notificaram.es.

By reporting adverse effects you can help to provide more information on the safety of this medicine.

No special storage conditions are required.

Do not use Avenoc ointment after the expiry date stated on the carton.

Medicines should not be disposed of down the drain or in the trash.

Please dispose of unneeded medicines and containers at the pharmacy.

If in doubt, ask your pharmacist how to dispose of unneeded medicine containers and medicines. In this way, you will help to protect the environment.

Keep Avenoc ointment out of the reach and sight of children.