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Primarily for hemorrhoids outside/around the anus

BORRAGINOL A OINTMENT

Contain steroid

Category 2 OTC medicines

BORRAGINOL® A OINTMENTBORRAGINOL® A OINTMENT

Characteristics

Feature 1

Superb effects by 4 kinds of active ingredients

Four ingredients effectively act to relieve pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching due to hemorrhoids.

POINT

How the 4 active ingredients work

Prednisolone acetate relieves inflammation
This is a steroidal anti-inflammatory ingredient which relieves inflammation, bleeding, swelling, and itching.
Lidocaine relieves pain and itching
A local anesthetic that temporarily numbs the affected areas to relieve pain and itching.
Allantoin helps heal cuts
Acceleration of wound healing and repair of tissue.
Vitamin E acetate (Tocopherol acetate) helps relieve blood congestion
Improvement of congestion by promoting peripheral blood circulation.

How the 4 active ingredients work

※Are you worried about using steroid external medicine?

The steroidal agents (prednisolone acetate) included in the BORRAGINOL® A series are a chemically synthesized version of adrenocortical hormones produced in the body.
They are classified as a weaker type of steroid external medicine, so there is no need for excessive concern if used properly.

Feature 2

Easy-to-use ointment type

Made with a smooth, slippery, oily base

The little irritant oily base protects damaged lesion.
This is a white to slightly yellowish white ointment.

< Comparison of BORRAGINOL® Series Products >

Please refer to the following table for information on the main types of each product.
Check the product information list for more details on each product.

BORRAGINOL® A
Series
BORRAGINOL® M
Series
BORRAGINOL® EP ORAL
ORAL
Characteristics Four active ingredients provide effective relief from pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Four active ingredients provide effective relief from pain and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Contains three kinds of Herbal drug extracts*.Improves blood circulation and relieves pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure.
Steroids
(Prednisolone acetate)
Active ingredients Prednisolone acetate
Lidocaine
Allantoin
Vitamin E acetate
Lidocaine
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Allantoin
Vitamin E acetate
Moutan cortex extract
Rosskastanien extract
Lithospermi radix aqueous extract
Vitamin E acetate
Appropriate formula Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
Hemorrhoid types and appropriate formula Internal hemorrhoids Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
External hemorrhoids Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
Anal fissure Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
Times of medication per day Suppository1 to 2 times
 
Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator[infusion]
1 to 2 times
[Application]
1 to 3 times
Ointment1 to 3 times
 
Suppository1 to 2 times Ointment1 to 3 times Granule2 times

■The BORRAGINOL series is intended for persons 15 years of age and older.
※3 kinds of Herbal drug extracts…Moutan cortex extract, Rosskastanien extract, Lithospermi radix aqueous extract

product

Uses

Relief of pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure

Dosage and directions

Apply the following amount to the affected areas directly or by spreading on gauze, etc.

Age Dose Time of medication per day
Adults(15 years old and over) Appropriate amount 1 to 3 times
Under 15 years old This product should not be used.
[Precautions of dosage and directions]
  • (1) This product must be used only for the anal area.
  • (2) Use this product strictly as directed under Dosage and directions.

Ingredients per 1 g

Ingredients/contents(in 1g) Actions
Prednisolone acetate
…0.5mg
Relief of bleeding, swelling, and itching by suppressing inflammation.
Lidocaine …30mg Relief of local pain and itching.
Allantoin …10mg Acceleration of wound healing and repair of tissue.
Vitamin E acetate
(Tocopherol acetate) …25mg
Improvement of congestion by promoting peripheral blood circulation.

Additives: White petrolatum, medium chain fatty acid triglyceride, glyceryl monostearate

Note: Make sure to contact a pharmacist or registered salesperson and read the Precautions before using this medicine.