Most people find using this ointment causes no problems when used in the right amount for the correct length of time. (See above as well as guidance on back of this leaflet).

IF you find your condition gets worse during treatment you may be allergic to the ointment or have a skin infection.

STOP USING THE OINTMENT AND TELL YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

Repeated courses of topical steroids over a long time may sometimes cause changes in hair growth and skin colour.

If your doctor has told you in detail how to use the ointment then keep to that advice otherwise:–

To treat the area around the back passage

Two or three times a day, after washing your hands, gently rub a small amount of ointment into the area to be treated, then wash your hands again. As the problem gets better you may find you only need to do this once a day.

If you want to put some ointment inside the back passage
  1. Wash your hands.
  2. Unscrew the cap of the tube and firmly screw on the applicator.
  3. Squeeze out a little ointment and smear it around the applicator.
  4. Bend forward, squat or stand up with one leg raised on a chair, whichever is most comfortable, and gently insert the applicator into your back passage.
  5. Squeeze the tube gently and pull it away slowly at the same time.
  6. Wipe the nozzle clean with a soft tissue and wash your hands again.

If your doctor stops your treatment, return any unused ointment to a pharmacist. Only keep it if your doctor tells you to.

Do not use the ointment after the expiry date on the tube end or carton.

This ointment was prescribed for YOU so never give it to someone else to try – even if they seem to have the same problem. There may be reasons why it could harm that person.

This leaflet does not contain all the information about your treatment. If you have any questions or are not sure about anything, ask your doctor or pharmacist who has the information you need and will advise you. Pharmaceutical companies are not allowed to answer questions from patients about their diseases.

You may also be able to find out more from books in public libraries.

YOU MAY WANT TO READ THIS LEAFLET AGAIN. PLEASE DO NOT THROW IT AWAY UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED YOUR TREATMENT.

This leaflet has been produced in accordance with guidance issued by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry. The information provided applies only to BETNOVATE RECTAL OINTMENT.

Product Licence held by

Glaxo Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Stockley Park, England.

Manufactured by Glaxo Pharmaceuticals UK Limited, Speke, Liverpool, England.

BETNOVATE is a trade mark.

Leaflet written October 1992