Neoproct
Neoproct relieves pain, swelling, burning, and itching caused by hemorrhoids, anal inflammation, and eczema in the anal area.
Form
peräpuikko
Active Ingredient
Fluocortolone pivalate
Manufacturer
Karo Pharma AB
How to Use
Dosage
Usually use twice a day, morning and evening. For very painful cases, you can use up to three times a day during the first few days. When symptoms improve, once a day is often enough.
Method
Use after bowel movements. Clean the anal area well before applying. For cream, apply a pea-sized amount with your finger around the anus or use the applicator. For suppositories, insert one deep into the rectum.
Important
Maximum of three times a day during the first few days.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Burning sensation on the skin
RARE
- •Skin irritation
- •Allergic reactions (with rectal cream)
- •Blurred vision
- •Skin thinning (if used for more than 4 weeks)
- •Skin redness (may spread outside the treated area if stopped suddenly after long or improper use)
- •Stinging sensation (if stopped suddenly after long or improper use)
- •Intense itching (if stopped suddenly after long or improper use)
- •Skin peeling (if stopped suddenly after long or improper use)
- •Weeping blisters (if stopped suddenly after long or improper use)
Important Warnings
- Do not use if you are allergic to fluocortolone-21-pivalate, lidocaine hydrochloride, or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have a skin infection (like tuberculosis or syphilis) or a viral disease (like chickenpox) in the treated area.
- Avoid getting the medicine in your eyes. Wash your hands thoroughly after each use.
- This medicine can damage latex products (like condoms) and reduce their protection against sexually transmitted infections.
- Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other vision problems.
Show 3 more warnings
- Do not use during the first three months of pregnancy. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should avoid long-term use.
- Do not use Neoproct for more than 2 weeks.
- The cream contains cetostearyl alcohol and benzyl alcohol, which can cause skin reactions or allergies.
Use in Elderly Patients
Category A
Suitable for older adults. (updated 19.9.2025)