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Primarily for hemorrhoids outside/around the anus

BORRAGINOL® M OINTMENT

Does not contain steroids

Category 2 OTC medicines

BORRAGINOL® M OINTMENTBORRAGINOL® M OINTMENT

Characteristics

Feature 1

Superb effects by 4 kinds of active ingredients

Four ingredients effectively act to relieve pain and itching due to hemorrhoids.

POINT

How the 4 active ingredients work

Glycyrrhetinic acid relieves inflammation
A non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent helps relieve inflammation which can cause itching and pain.
Lidocaine relieves pain and itching
A local anesthetic that temporarily numbs the affected area to relieve pain and itching.
Allantoin helps heal cuts
Acceleration of wound healing and repair of tissue.
Vitamin E acetate (Tocopherol acetate) helps relieve blood congestion
Improvement of congestion by promoting peripheral blood circulation.

How the 4 active ingredients work

Notice to pregnant women

BORRAGINOL® M OINTMENT may be used during pregnancy.Before using other BORRAGINOL products, consult your doctor, pharmacist, or a registered salesperson and follow his/her instructions.

Feature 2

Easy-to-use ointment type

Made with a smooth, slippery, oily bese

The little irritant oily base protects damaged lesion.
This is a white to slightly yellowish white ointment.

< Comparison of BORRAGINOL® Series Products >

Please refer to the following table for information on the main types of each product.
Check the product information list for more details on each product.

BORRAGINOL® A
Series
BORRAGINOL® M
Series
BORRAGINOL® EP ORAL
ORAL
Characteristics Four active ingredients provide effective relief from pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Four active ingredients provide effective relief from pain and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Contains three kinds of Herbal drug extracts*.Improves blood circulation and relieves pain, bleeding, swelling, and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure.
Steroids
(Prednisolone acetate)
Active ingredients Prednisolone acetate
Lidocaine
Allantoin
Vitamin E acetate
Lidocaine
Glycyrrhetinic acid
Allantoin
Vitamin E acetate
Moutan cortex extract
Rosskastanien extract
Lithospermi radix aqueous extract
Vitamin E acetate
Appropriate formula Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
Hemorrhoid types and appropriate formula Internal hemorrhoids Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
External hemorrhoids Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
Anal fissure Suppository Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator Ointment Suppository Ointment Granule
Times of medication per day Suppository1 to 2 times
 
Ointment in Prefilled Disposable Applicator[infusion]
1 to 2 times
[Application]
1 to 3 times
Ointment1 to 3 times
 
Suppository1 to 2 times Ointment1 to 3 times Granule2 times

■The BORRAGINOL series is intended for persons 15 years of age and older.
※3 kinds of Herbal drug extracts …Moutan cortex extract, Rosskastanien extract, Lithospermi radix aqueous extract

product

Uses

Relief of pain and itching due to hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure

Dosage and directions

Apply the following amount to the affected areas directly or by spreading on gauze, etc.

Age Dose Time of medication per day
Adults(15 years old and over) Appropriate amount 1 to 3 times
Under 15 years old This product should not be used.
[Precautions of dosage and directions]
  • (1) This product must be used only for the anal area.
  • (2) Use this product strictly as directed under Dosage and directions.

Ingredients per 1g

Ingredients/contents(in 1g) Actions
Lidocaine
…30mg
Relief of local pain and itching.
Glycyrrhetinic acid …15mg Suppression of inflammation.
Allantoin …10mg Acceleration of wound healing and repair of tissue.
Vitamin E acetate
(Tocopherol acetate) …25mg
Improvement of congestion by promoting peripheral blood circulation.

Additives: White petrolatum, medium chain fatty acid triglyceride, glyceryl monostearate

Note: Make sure to contact a pharmacist or registered salesperson and read the Precautions before using this medicine.