Proctosedyl is the brand name for a family of two products with identical active ingredients designed to treat a variety of proctological disorders.
In the United Kingdom both products are contract manufactured by Patheon Limited on behalf of the Sanofi-Aventis group.
[1][2] Manufacture and distribution is provided by Sanofi Aventis subsidiaries[3] Hoechst and Hoechst Marion Roussel in other territories worldwide.
[4] Both the yellowish-white, translucent, greasy ointment[1] and the smooth, off-white suppositories[2] are formulated for the relief of chronic pruritus ani (otherwise known anal itching or anusitis)[1][2][5] and the treatment of pain, irritation, discharge and itching associated with haemorrhoids (otherwise known as piles).
[1][2][5] However both products are also used to provide pain relief in the treatment of anal fissure,[6][7][8] for patients undergoing haemorrhoidectomy, (pre and post-operative),[8] in the relief of post-partum (otherwise known as post-natal) haemorrhoidal conditions,[8][9] and in the treatment of non-infective proctitis.