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Osil Cream is used to treat anal fissures and haemorrhoids (piles). It promotes healing, reduces inflammation, decreases the sensation of pain, lowers discomfort and provides relief from itching and pain. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as burning sensation, irritation, itching and redness at the site of application. Inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Ozone Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Consume Type :

Rectal

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Osil Cream

Osil Cream is a rectal medicine used to help relieve pain, swelling, itching, and minor bleeding caused by haemorrhoids and anal fissures. It works directly on the affected area to reduce inflammation, soothe irritated tissues, and support healing.

For the best results, use Osil Cream exactly as prescribed by your healthcare provider, usually once or twice daily. Because it is applied directly to the rectal area, it does not need to be taken with meals. Eating a high-fiber diet, drinking plenty of water, avoiding straining during bowel movements, and staying physically active can improve your recovery and help prevent symptoms from returning.

Most people tolerate Osil Cream well. Mild burning, itching, or irritation at the application site may occur and usually settles quickly. If you develop severe irritation, skin thinning, unusual skin colour changes, or signs of a severe allergic reaction such as swelling of the face or throat or difficulty breathing, stop using the medicine and seek emergency medical care immediately.

Before using Osil Cream, tell your doctor if you have bacterial, fungal, viral, or tuberculosis (TB) infections affecting the rectal area, weakened immunity (such as HIV infection, chemotherapy treatment, or medicines that suppress the immune system), severe liver disease, or allergies to any of the ingredients. Do not use Osil Cream on untreated infections because the hydrocortisone component may allow the infection to worsen.

Avoid using other rectal creams or ointments unless your healthcare provider recommends them. Alcohol and smoking may contribute to dehydration and constipation, which can worsen haemorrhoid symptoms. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, elderly, or have severe liver disease, speak with your doctor before starting treatment.

Uses of Osil Cream

Osil Cream is used in the treatment of Piles and Anal fissures. The detailed uses of Osil Cream are as follows:

  • Haemorrhoids (Piles): This medicine helps reduce leakage from tiny blood vessels, decreases swelling of the rectal veins, and relieves pain, itching, discomfort, and minor bleeding associated with haemorrhoids.
  • Anal Fissures (Small tears in the lining of the anus): It helps reduce pain, eases muscle spasm around the anus, and supports healing of small painful tears.
  • Rectal Inflammation (Proctitis): It helps calm irritated tissues, reduce swelling and redness, and improve comfort in the lower rectum.

Key Benefits

Osil Cream helps relieve the pain, swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with haemorrhoids, anal fissures, and other inflammatory rectal conditions while supporting the healing of damaged tissues.

Benefits may include:

  • Lidocaine helps numb the affected area within minutes, making bowel movements and sitting more comfortable.
  • Calcium dobesilate and hydrocortisone help reduce swelling, fluid leakage from tiny blood vessels (capillaries), and inflammation.
  • Hydrocortisone helps calm the body's overactive swelling response, reducing itching, redness, and irritation.
  • Allantoin promotes the repair of damaged skin, while aloe vera helps soothe and moisturise irritated tissues.
  • Regular use helps make everyday activities and bowel movements more comfortable while the affected area heals.
Side effects of Osil Cream 30 gm
Managing Medication-Triggered Erythema (Redness of the Skin or Skin redness): A Step-by-Step Guide:
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Your doctor may adjust your treatment plan by changing your medication or providing guidance on managing your erythema symptoms.
  • Your doctor may recommend or prescribe certain medications to help alleviate symptoms.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce redness and itching.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin hydrated.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Tell your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms after taking the medication, such as flat purple, or red spots on your skin.
  • Your doctor may change your medication, lower the dose, or stop the treatment to help manage the symptoms.
  • Avoid heavy physical activity and get plenty of rest to prevent further worsening of the symptoms.
  • Apply cold packs to the affected areas for relief.
  • Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, and eat fruits and vegetables or take supplements to get enough vitamins.
  • Over-the-counter pain relievers can help with discomfort.
  • Regularly wash your hands with alcohol-based sanitizer or soap and water.
  • Also, avoid sharing personal items like glasses or utensils with other individuals.
Here are the few steps for dealing with itching caused by drug use:
  • Report the itching to your doctor immediately; they may need to change your medication or dosage.
  • Use a cool, damp cloth on the itchy area to help soothe and calm the skin, reducing itching and inflammation.
  • Keep your skin hydrated and healthy with gentle, fragrance-free moisturizers.
  • Try not to scratch, as this can worsen the itching and irritate your skin.
  • If your doctor prescribes, you can take oral medications or apply topical creams or ointments to help relieve itching.
  • Track your itching symptoms and follow your doctor's guidance to adjust your treatment plan if needed. If the itching persists, consult your doctor for further advice.
  • Skin rash caused by allergies is due to irritants or allergens. Therefore, avoid contact with such irritants.
  • Consult your doctor for proper medication and apply an anti-itch medication. Follow the schedule and use the medication whenever needed.
  • Protect your skin from extreme heat and try to apply wet compresses.
  • Soak in the cool bath, which gives a soothing impact to the affected area.
  • Consult your doctor if you experience skin redness, itching, or irritation after taking medication.
  • Apply cool compresses or calamine lotion to the affected skin area to reduce irritation.
  • Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water to help alleviate symptoms and keep your skin soothing.
  • Monitor your skin condition closely and promptly report any changes, worsening symptoms, or concerns to your healthcare provider.
  • Reduce salt intake to minimize fluid buildup.
  • Use compression stockings, sleeves, or gloves.
  • Gently massage the affected area towards the heart.
  • Protect the swollen area from injury and keep it clean.
  • Use lotion or cream to keep the skin moisturized.

Directions for Use

  • Follow your doctor’s instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication to ensure safety.
  • Take a small amount onto the applicator and apply it directly onto the rectal area or check the label for directions before use.
  • Wash your hands before and after applying Osil Cream.
  • Clean and dry the affected rectal area before applying Osil Cream.

How Osil Cream Works

This medicine combines five ingredients that work together to relieve haemorrhoid and anal fissure symptoms by reducing swelling, easing pain, and supporting healing. Calcium dobesilate: Helps reduce leakage from tiny blood vessels, decreases swelling, and improves blood vessel function around haemorrhoids. It may also help reduce minor bleeding. Studies suggest it can improve haemorrhoid symptoms, although the strength of evidence varies and its availability differs between countries. Hydrocortisone: Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that calms the body's overactive swelling response, helping reduce redness, itching, swelling, and irritation. Lidocaine: Lidocaine is a local anaesthetic that temporarily blocks pain signals from the affected area, providing quick relief from burning, pain, and discomfort. Allantoin: Helps support the repair of damaged skin and small tears while encouraging healthy healing. Aloe vera: Helps soothe, moisturise, and protect irritated tissues, reducing dryness and improving comfort.
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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether Osil Cream interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Please consult a doctor if you are pregnant before using Osil Cream. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will decide whether Osil Cream can be used by breastfeeding mothers or not.

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Driving

Safe if prescribed

Osil Cream usually does not affect your ability to drive.

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Liver

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Osil Cream in patients with liver impairment.

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Kidney

Caution

Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding the usage of Osil Cream in patients with kidney impairment.

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Children

Caution

Please consult a doctor regarding the usage of Osil Cream in children. Osil Cream should be used in children only if prescribed by a doctor.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

Please inform your doctor if you have a history of heart disease before using Osil Cream. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

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Geriatrics

Consult your doctor

Limited information available for use of Osil Cream in elderly patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if I have taken an overdose of Osil Cream

Overdose is uncommon when Osil Cream is used correctly. However, if the medicine is accidentally swallowed or a large amount is used and you develop symptoms such as severe dizziness, difficulty breathing, or unusual drowsiness, seek emergency medical care immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Eat More Fibre: Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes in your diet to soften stools and reduce straining during bowel movements.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water daily, unless your healthcare provider has advised otherwise, to help prevent constipation.
  • Practice Healthy Bowel Habits: Avoid straining or sitting on the toilet for long periods, as this increases pressure on the rectal veins and can worsen haemorrhoids.
  • Stay Active: Engage in regular walking or other moderate exercise to support healthy bowel function and reduce constipation.
  • Take Warm Sitz Baths: Soak the affected area in warm water for 10 to 15 minutes, especially after bowel movements, to help relieve pain, swelling, and discomfort.
  • Prevent Recurrence: Good bowel habits and healthy lifestyle changes are important because Osil Cream relieves symptoms but may not prevent haemorrhoids from returning if constipation continues.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Osil Cream to start to work: The time required for Osil Cream to show its action is unknown. The time for which the effects of Osil Cream last: The duration of action for Osil Cream is clinically unknown.

What if you forget to take Osil Cream

Apply the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next scheduled application, skip the missed dose and continue with your normal schedule. Do not apply extra medicine to make up for the missed dose.

Storage

• Store Osil Cream below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture.

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect Before Use: Check the tube or package before use. Do not use the medicine if the seal is broken or the product appears discoloured or damaged.
  • Clean the Applicator: Wash the applicator with warm water and mild soap after every use, then allow it to dry completely before storing.
  • Use Only as Prescribed: Do not use Osil Cream for longer than prescribed. Long-term use of hydrocortisone can thin the skin and increase the risk of side effects.
  • Wear Breathable Clothing: Wear loose-fitting, breathable cotton underwear to help keep the area dry and reduce irritation.
  • Avoid Use on Untreated Infections: Do not apply Osil Cream to untreated bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infections unless advised by your healthcare provider.
  • Inform Your Doctor About Immune Problems: Tell your healthcare provider if you have HIV infection, are receiving chemotherapy, or take medicines that weaken your immune system, as additional precautions may be needed during treatment.
  • Don't Ignore Persistent Bleeding: Seek medical advice if you have persistent or unexplained rectal bleeding. Although haemorrhoids are common, rectal bleeding can sometimes be caused by more serious conditions that require further evaluation.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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  • Other rectal or topical steroid medicines: Using more than one steroid product may increase the risk of skin thinning and irritation.
  • Oral steroids: Using oral corticosteroids together with Osil Cream may increase steroid-related side effects, especially with prolonged use.
  • Blood-thinning medicines (e.g., Warfarin): Medicines such as warfarin or other anticoagulants may increase the significance of rectal bleeding. Tell your healthcare provider if you take these medicines.
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Drug-Food Interactions

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  • No major food interactions are known with Osil Cream.
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No

Therapeutic Class

[ANORECTAL PREPARATIONS]

FAQs

Osil Cream is used to treat anal fissures and haemorrhoids (piles).
Osil Cream is a combination of five drugs, namely: Calcium dobesilate, Hydrocortisone, Lidocaine, Allantoin, and Aloe vera. Calcium dobesilate promotes healing and reduces inflammation by decreasing the viscosity of the blood and reducing leakage from the blood vessels. Hydrocortisone helps in reducing itching, redness and swelling due to piles. Lidocaine blocks the pain signals from the nerves to the brain, thereby decreasing the sensation of pain. Allantoin decreases pain and discomfort by shrinking the blood vessels in the affected area. Aloe vera reduces inflammation and provides relief from itching and pain. Together, Osil Cream relieves pain and discomfort due to piles and anal fissures.
Osil Cream contains a steroid. Therefore, it should not be used for longer durations unless prescribed by a doctor. If your condition does not improve despite using Osil Cream for 2-4weeks, consult your doctor, he/she may prescribe you an alternate medicine.
Continue using Osil Cream for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while using Osil Cream.
No, Osil Cream should not be used on the face or any other body parts. It is only intended to treat pain and discomfort associated with piles and anal fissures.
The symptoms of anal fissures and piles are similar. However, an anal fissure is a small tear in the mucosa that lines the anus, whereas piles are inflamed and swollen veins in the rectum and anus that cause discomfort, pain and bleeding.
Osil Cream may cause a burning sensation of the skin at the site of application as a temporary side effect. However, if the burning sensation persists or worsens, please consult a doctor.
To use Osil Cream, apply a small amount of the medication to the affected area as directed by your doctor. Wash your hands before and after use. Check the label for instructions and follow them carefully for the best results.
Osil Cream contains five active ingredients: Calcium dobesilate (a vasoprotective agent), Hydrocortisone (a steroid), Lidocaine (a local anaesthetic), Allantoin (a skin protectant), and Aloe vera (an anti-inflammatory). Together, these ingredients are used to treat anal fissures and haemorrhoids (piles).
The common side effects of Osil Cream include a burning sensation, irritation, itching, and redness at the site of application. Most of these side effects of Osil Cream do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
No, Osil Cream is not indicated for the treatment of varicose veins. It should only be used for the condition prescribed by your doctor. Please consult your doctor for an accurate diagnosis and to determine the most appropriate treatment for varicose veins, based on the cause and severity of the condition.
Osil Cream is effective in relieving the symptoms of piles (haemorrhoids), such as pain, inflammation, discomfort, and itching. However, it does not address the underlying causes of piles. Therefore, it is important to consult your doctor before using Osil Cream, as they can recommend the most appropriate treatment based on the severity of your condition and overall health.
In addition to medical treatments, several lifestyle changes and home remedies can help manage and relieve the symptoms of piles (haemorrhoids). You can adopt a high-fibre diet, drink plenty of fluids, and include fruits, vegetables, and whole grains in your diet to keep stools soft. A warm bath can help ease pain and itching, and it is important to keep the area clean and dry. Regular exercise is recommended, and you should avoid or limit alcohol and caffeine to prevent constipation. Empty your bowels when you feel the urge and avoid straining to prevent tissue damage. If symptoms do not improve or become more severe, consult your doctor for further advice.
No, Osil Cream is not primarily classified as a steroid. It is a multi-ingredient topical preparation designed to relieve pain, inflammation, discomfort, and itching associated with piles and anal fissures. It contains hydrocortisone, a steroid, which provides some anti-inflammatory benefits.
You should take Osil Cream at the timing and duration advised by your doctor, usually after a bowel movement or when you need relief. Be sure to follow the instructions on the label or doctor's advice to achieve the best results.
If you have piles (haemorrhoids), it is important to eat a high-fibre diet and drink plenty of fluids to soften stools and reduce strain during bowel movements. Include foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and legumes. Avoid spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine, and processed or low-fibre foods, as they can cause constipation and irritate the condition.
Osil Cream should only be used during pregnancy if recommended by a healthcare provider. Please consult your doctor before using Osil Cream while pregnant. Your doctor will prescribe it only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
No, Osil Cream is not an antibiotic. It is a topical medication containing active ingredients that help relieve symptoms such as pain, itching, and swelling associated with piles and anal fissures. It soothes the affected area, but it does not treat infections like an antibiotic would.
The safety of Osil Cream in children has not been fully established. It should only be used if prescribed by a healthcare provider experienced in treating children.
Rinse your eyes immediately with plenty of clean water for several minutes. If irritation, redness, pain, or changes in vision continue, seek medical advice promptly.
Alcohol does not directly interact with Osil Cream. However, drinking too much alcohol can contribute to dehydration and constipation, which may worsen haemorrhoid symptoms. Limiting alcohol may help support your recovery.

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Country of origin

INDIA

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Ozone House, Block A-3, 1 LSC, Janak Puri, New Delhi – 110058
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