Osil Cream
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Allantoin (0.5% w/w) + Calcium Dobesilate (0.5% w/w) + Hydrocortisone (0.25% w/w) + Lidocaine/Lignocaine (3% w/w) |
| Storage | Store below 25°C |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | GASTRO INTESTINAL |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 474 |
FAQ
Is Osil a steroid?
Osil is not a steroid. It is a medicine used for the treatment of hemorrhoids (piles). It relieves the discomfort such as pain, swelling, itching and irritation associated with problems in the anus and also promotes healing.
How long does it take for Osil to work?
Osil has been reported to improve symptoms from the first use itself, but it may take a few days to show marked improvement. If your condition does not improve, or if you notice any persistent side effects, please consult your doctor immediately.
How to use this medicine?
Wash and clean the affected area with a mild soap and water before applying this medicine. Dry the area thoroughly before applying this medicine. To apply Osil in the anus, use the nozzle/cap/applicator that comes with the medicine. Do not insert more than half to one inch of the applicator tip for applying the medicine inside the anus. Do not use your finger tip to apply this medicine inside the anus. Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine.
What if you forget to take Osil Rectal Cream?
If you miss a dose of Osil, apply it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Osil Cream Reviews
Osil is a combination medicine used for the treatment of piles (hemorrhoids). It relieves pain, swelling, itching and discomfort while passing stools in people with piles. Osil also helps in the healing of hemorrhoids.
It should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before applying this medicine. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not stop using it without talking to your doctor, as it may lead to worsening of your condition.
Application site burning, irritation, itching or redness may occur as side effects of this medicine. These are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Avoid getting this medicine into your eyes, nose or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. Consult your doctor if your condition worsens even after using this medicine regularly.
It should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area before applying this medicine. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not stop using it without talking to your doctor, as it may lead to worsening of your condition.
Application site burning, irritation, itching or redness may occur as side effects of this medicine. These are temporary and usually resolve on their own in some time. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration.
Avoid getting this medicine into your eyes, nose or mouth. If accidental exposure occurs, wash your eyes with water and seek immediate medical attention. Consult your doctor if your condition worsens even after using this medicine regularly.
How Osil Cream Works
Osil is a combination of four medicines: Allantoin , Calcium Dobesilate , Hydrocortisone , and Lidocaine/Lignocaine. Allantoin is a skin protectant that works like a moisturizer to soften skin. Calcium Dobesilate is a vasoprotective medicine which works on the walls of the small blood vessels and reduces their leakage and fragility. It also improves blood flow by decreasing viscosity/thickness of blood, thereby relieving inflammation (redness and swelling) in piles/haemorrhoids and promoting healing. Hydrocortisone is a steroid which reduces redness, itching, and swelling due to piles/haemorrhoids. Lidocaine/Lignocaine is a local anesthetic which works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to brain thereby decreasing the sensation of pain.
How to Use Osil Cream
This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
Benefits of Osil Cream
- In Piles: Osil helps reduce pain associated with piles (hemorrhoids) by producing a feeling of numbness at the site of application. It gives relief from swelling, itching and irritation caused due to piles. It also reduces pain while passing of stool. Apply Osil 2-3 times a day after cleaning and drying the affected area properly. Consult your doctor if you do not see any improvement even after a week. Make sure to avoid spicy, oil-rich food and drink plenty of water and a fiber rich diet for a speedy recovery as well as to prevent piles in future.
Uses of Osil Cream
- Piles
Osil Cream Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osil is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Osil may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Osil during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Osil during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Osil is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Osil may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Inform your doctor if you get any signs of infection during treatment with this medicine.
- Avoid getting it in the eyes, mouth or nose. Rinse with cold water if you accidentally get it in these areas.
- Do not use it more often or for longer than advised by your doctor, as that can increase the chances of side effects.
- Osil is for administration into the back passage (rectum). It must not be taken by mouth.
- Use the applicator provided to insert a measured dose of cream into your back passage.
References
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- Catterall WA, Mackie K. Local Anesthetics. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 405-419.
- Grosser T, Smyth EM, FitzGerald GA. Pharmacotherapy of Inflammation, Fever, Pain, and Gout. In: Brunton LL, Hilal-Dandan R, Knollmann BC (Editors). Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. 13th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education; 2018. pp. 685-709.
- Drasner K. Local Anesthetics. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ (Editors). Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 439-450.