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Menopause Discussion => Personal Experiences => Topic started by: Toptotoe on April 23, 2016, 08:39:30 AM

Title: Anyone used proctosedyl?
Post by: Toptotoe on April 23, 2016, 08:39:30 AM

Hi ladies,

I wondered if anyone else has used proctosedyl for piles :(

Had a prolonged bout of constipation recently so now I'm suffering the consequences-and the constipation is still a bit of an issue ( have used movicol for a prescribed period, now using lactulose plus the the usual prunes , figs etc!!)

My query is that the recommendation for uk is not to use it for longer than 7 days.

When I've been googling... I see that the recommendations for USA , Australia are that it can be used for up to 3 weeks!

I don't want to take anything for longer than is safe... but with such different guidance I'm a bit confused. The medication appears to be exactly the same, ingredients, strength etc.

And I could do with using it for longer...as I probably didn't use it properly for the first few days.

Can anyone advise or let me know their experience...

Many thanks x

Title: Re: Anyone used proctosedyl?
Post by: Toptotoe on April 23, 2016, 10:34:10 AM

Thanks Stellajane,

I'll use it for a bit longer.... I'm seeing the GP on Monday and discuss with her too. ( although she's not my favourite GP )

I'll try colpermin too...feeling a bit stressed about the constipation/ piles issue because we have a trip to America planned for the summer.( special one off big family holiday )..I know what jet lag and routine changes do my system!

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Title: Re: Anyone used proctosedyl?
Post by: Spangles on April 25, 2016, 06:31:56 AM

Yes!
It's the best thing ever, I've uses the cream and the suppositories.
xXx

Title: Re: Anyone used proctosedyl?
Post by: Toptotoe on April 26, 2016, 08:00:55 PM

Thanks for the replies😊

I've seen the GP who said it was okay to use for longer than 7 days.

Feeling better than I did. Fingers crossed.

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