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Sufrate LA Cream

Manufactured byESKAG PHARMA PVT LTD
ContainsMetronidazole (1 %w/w) + Lidocaine (4 %w/w) + Sucralfate (7 %w/w)
Description
Sufrate LA Cream is a combination medicine consisting of metronidazole, lidocaine and sucralfate. It is used rectally to treat anal fissures and helps in relieving pain and swelling due to fissures and haemorrhoids. This medicine is also used to reduce pain after anorectal surgeries. Sufrate LA Cream works by killing the bacteria that causes infection and promotes healing of infection. It also reduces pain by blocking pain signals to the brain. Sufrate LA Cream shows common side effects that include rectal bleeding, skin rash, burning sensation, itching and irritation at the application site, etc. If any of these symptoms persist for a long time or bothers you, consult your doctor immediately. Avoid using Sufrate LA Cream if previously allergic to it. This cream is not recommended to use in children as safety has not been studied. Sufrate LA Cream is for external use only. Wash and dry the affected area before application. Apply a small quantity of Sufrate LA Cream to the affected area as instructed by your doctor. Make sure to wash your hands before and after use. Avoid contact with your eyes, ears, nose and mouth. In case of accidental contact, wash it immediately with water. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or a breastfeeding women, before using Sufrate LA Cream. Sufrate LA Cream reduces pain and discomfort due to anal fissures. Drink plenty of water while using this medicine to ensure easy motion. Avoid eating spicy food and make a habit of having fibre contents like whole grains, vegetables, etc., in your diet to get faster benefits of Sufrate LA Cream.
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Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Sufrate LA Cream

  • Burning sensation at the application site
  • Skin rash
  • Itching
  • Skin irritation
  • Tingling

Uses of Sufrate LA Cream

What is it prescribed for?

  • Anal Fissures
  • Hemorrhoids
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Concerns

Commonly asked questions

  • How long does it take for this medicine to take effect?
    The amount of time required for Sufrate LA Cream to show its action is not known.
  • How long do the effects of this medicine last?
    The amount of time for which Sufrate LA Cream remains active in the body is not known.
  • Is it safe to consume alcohol while taking this medicine?
    Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
  • Is this a habit forming medicine?
    No habit forming tendency has been reported for Sufrate LA Cream.
  • Can this medicine be taken during pregnancy?
    Consult your doctor before using Sufrate LA Cream in your pregnancy as no information is available regarding the safety of this medicine in pregnant women.
  • Can this medicine be taken while breast-feeding?
    Consult your doctor before using Sufrate LA Cream if you are breastfeeding, as no information is available regarding the safety of this medicine in breastfeeding women.

Allergy

Avoid using Sufrate LA Cream if you are allergic to any of the content of this medicine. Inform your doctor if there is a history of allergy to this medicine. Contact your doctor and seek medical attention immediately if you notice any symptoms like skin rash, itching/swelling, dizziness, breathing difficulties, etc.
Warnings for special population

Pregnancy

Consult your doctor before using Sufrate LA Cream in your pregnancy as no information is available regarding the safety of this medicine in pregnant women.

Breast-feeding

Consult your doctor before using Sufrate LA Cream if you are breastfeeding, as no information is available regarding the safety of this medicine in breastfeeding women.
General warnings

Use in children

Sufrate LA Cream is not recommended for use in children as its safety and efficacy is not studied.

Other medicines

Inform your doctor about all your current medicines before using Sufrate LA Cream as it may interact with many other medicines and cause severe side effects.

Topical use only

Sufrate LA Cream is recommended for rectal applications (in and around the anal opening) only. Hence avoid applying it in or around the eyes, ears and mouth.

Missed Dose

Apply the missed dose of Sufrate LA Cream as soon as you remember. Do not apply two times to compensate for the missed dose.

Overdose

Never use more than the prescribed dose of Sufrate LA Cream. In case of an overdose, contact your doctor and seek immediate medical attention.
All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol

Description

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Instructions

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Disease interactions

Disease

Information not available.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.
Sufrate LA Cream is an external preparation, therefore contact with the mouth, eyes, nose, ears should be avoided. In case of accidental contact, wash with water thoroughly. Follow all the usage instructions mentioned on the label or the package insert before application. Wear gloves and apply a small amount of this cream to the affected area as instructed by the doctor. Sufrate LA Cream may take 10-15 days to show its action. Finish your entire course of treatment even if your symptoms begin to clear up after a few days. Avoid scratching the affected area as it can worsen the infection. Eat a high fibre content and drink lots of water for easy passage of stools.
Miscelleneous

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

How it works
Sufrate LA Cream is a combination of metronidazole, lidocaine and sucralfate. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that kills the bacteria present in the affected area and thereby prevents further bacterial infections. Lidocaine which is a local anaesthetic blocks pain signals to the brain thus decreases pain and swelling. Sucralfate forms a protective cover on the skin of the anus and relieves itching, irritation and pain at the application site.
Legal Status

Approved

Unknown

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Classification

Category

Antibiotics, Local anesthetics, Skin Protectant

Schedule

Schedule H

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Information on this page was last updated on 18 Oct 2021

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