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Designated Category 2 OTC medicine
ジーフォーL軟膏 G4L OINTMENT
Product features
● Prednisolone acetate has an excellent effect on itching, swelling and bleeding caused by hemorrhoids.
● Contains local anesthetic lidocaine to reduce pain and cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate to prevent bacterial infection.
● Contains chlorpheniramine maleate to reduce itching associated with hemorrhoids, and naphazoline hydrochloride to constrict blood vessels and reduce swelling and bleeding.
Indication
Relief of pain, itching, swelling and bleeding,associated with bleeding piles (ripped piles)/blind piles, and disinfection.
Dosage and administration
Apply an appropriate amount to the anal area three times a day.
Precautions of Dosage and Administration
(1)Strictly follow the prescribed dosage and administration.
(2)Do not let children use.
(3)Use the medicine only in the anus.
Ingredient and amount
In 1 g
Prednisolone acetate ：1mg：Reduces itching, swelling, and bleeding in the affected area.，
Lidocaine：30 mg：Reduces pain and itching in the affected area.
Chlorpheniramine maleate：2 mg ：Reduces itching in the affected area.
Allantoin：10 mg ：Helps repair mucous membranes.
Tocopherol acetate：30 mg ：Promotes blood circulation around the anus and improves blood congestion in the affected area.
Cetylpyridinium chloride hydrate：2 mg ：Prevents bacterial infection in the wound.
Naphazoline hydrochloride：0.3 mg ：Constricts blood vessels and suppresses swelling and bleeding.
Precautions
■When not to use the product
(If you do not follow these instructions, the current symptoms may worsen or adverse reactions are more likely to occur.)
1．This product should not be used by the following persons
Patients with purulent hemorrhoidal lesions.
2．Do not take this medicine for a long time
■Consultation
1．The following persons should contact a physician, pharmacist, or registered salesperson for a consultation before use.
(1)Patients undergoing medical treatment from a physician
(2)Pregnant women or women suspected of being pregnant
(3) Patients who have experienced allergic symptoms associated with drugs, etc.
2．If the following symptoms are observed after using this drug, these may be adverse reactions, so immediately discontinue the use, and show this document to your physician, pharmacist, or registered sales person for a consultation.
Skin：rash/redness，itching，swelling
Other：irritation，purulence
3．When symptoms do not improve even after using this medicine for about 10 days, stop taking this medicine and consult a physician, pharmacist or registered salesperson, being sure to take this instruction leaflet with you.
Additive
Squalane, cetanol, petrolatum
Precautions for storage and handling
(1) Store in a cool, low humidity place away from direct sunlight.
(2)Keep out of reach of children.
(3)Do not transfer the medicine to a different container. (It may lead to misuse or alter the quality of the drug. )
(4)Do not use products that have expired.
(5) If it is difficult to remove the suppository from the package because it hardened in cold weather, warm the tube in your hand for a while.
Other
< Advice to get better quickly >
Thin veins are intertwined like mesh eyes around the anus. If the blood flow in these veins deteriorates, congestion and swelling may occur. In addition, defecation and other stimuli can cause bleeding, pain, and itching.
1. Hard stool may damage the anus and cause bleeding and anal prolapse. Be careful of food and try not to cause constipation.
2. Try to keep the affected area clean by wiping with wet gauze or taking a bath frequently.
3. Avoid keeping a posture that tends to cause congestion in the affected area, such as sitting down or crouching, for long periods of time.
4. Try to avoid alcoholic drinks, hot spices and smoking.
Disclaimer on Multilingual Product Information
・This product is a pharmaceutical product approved under a Japanese law, the Law for Ensuring the Quality, Efficacy and Safety of Drugs and Medical Devices, with a view to its sale and use in Japan.
・Multilingual product information is a translation of the product labeling written in Japanese and provided for your information only. It does not warrant that its contents and the product itself conforms to laws and regulations in countries other than Japan.
・Multilingual product information is a tentative translation by Our Company, and may be modified or altered without notice.
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