Anusol Plus is a hemorrhoidal ointment that is used to relieve discomfort, soothe anal itching, and shrink both internal and external piles or hemorrhoids. The active ingredients in Anusol Plus HC Ointment are hydrocortisone acetate, benzyl benzoate, bismuth subgallate, bismuth oxide, balsam peru, and zinc oxide. These ingredients provide antiseptic, astringent, emollient, and decongestant properties, and hydrocortisone exerts anti-inflammatory actions. Bismuth oxide, zinc oxide, and bismuth subgallate exert a protective action on mucous membranes and raw surfaces, and they are mildly astringent and have antiseptic properties. The other ingredients in Anusol Plus HC Ointment are magnesium stearate, cocoa butter, lanolin anhydrous, castor oil, kaolin light, calcium hydrogen phosphate, and petroleum jelly white.
Positive aspects of Anusol Plus HC Ointment include its ability to reduce swelling, and its effectiveness in soothing discomfort and anal itching. Negative aspects include that it does not reduce itching, and that it is not as effective as products with the Lidocaine ingredient.
In summary, Anusol Plus HC Ointment is a hemorrhoidal ointment that contains a variety of active ingredients that provide antiseptic, astringent, emollient, and decongestant properties, and hydrocortisone exerts anti-inflammatory actions. It is effective in reducing swelling and soothing discomfort and anal itching, but it does not reduce itching as well as some other products.
