Softee Cream is a medicine used in the treatment of anal fissure (tear in the lining of the anus). It kills the infection-causing bacteria and promotes the healing of fissures. It also blocks the transmission of pain signals to the brain which decreases pain sensation.

Additionally, Softee Cream forms a protective coating on the affected area and prevents any irritation, pain, or burning sensation in the anus. This promotes wound healing and protects the affected area from further injury.

Softee Cream should be used in the dose and duration as directed by your doctor. Clean and dry the affected area and gently apply it over the affected area. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly before and after applying this medicine. Do not stop using it suddenly without talking to your doctor, as it may lead to worsening your condition.

Avoid getting it into your eyes, nose, or mouth. In case of accidental exposure, wash them with plenty of water and seek medical attention. You should stop using it and inform your doctor if you notice worsening of the infection or if you develop increased redness and irritation.

On application, the medicine may cause burning sensations, tingling, and rashes. However, these are temporary and usually resolve with time. If you experience any other side effects which you think are caused by the medicine, you should let your doctor know. They may be able to suggest ways to reduce or prevent the side effects.

To make sure it is safe for you, always tell your doctor what other health conditions you have and what other medicines you are taking. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before taking this medicine.

Uses of Softee Rectal Cream

Treatment of Anal fissure

Benefits of Softee Rectal Cream

In Treatment of Anal fissure

Anal fissure is a small tear in the lining of the anus that may occur when you pass hard or large stools. Anal fissures typically cause pain while passing stools. Softee Cream has a numbing agent that decreases pain sensation at the affected area and helps in passing the stools easily. It also has antibiotic property and prevents any infections in the anal area. Applying Softee Cream gives relief from pain, swelling, irritation, itching or burning sensation caused by anal fissure. It promotes healing and and helps faster recovery. Make sure to avoid spicy, oil-rich food and take plenty of fibers to aid in digestion and ensure speedy recovery.

Side effects of Softee Rectal Cream

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Softee

Burning sensation
Tingling
Rash

How to use Softee Rectal Cream

This medicine is for external use only. Use it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.

How Softee Rectal Cream works

Softee Cream is a combination of three medicines: Lidocaine, Metronidazole and sucralfate. Lidocaine is a local anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerves to the brain which decreases pain sensation. Metronidazole is an antibiotic that kills any harmful bacteria in the anal region and prevents infections. Sucralfate is a protective agent that forms a protective layer on the skin of the anal region and prevents any irritation, pain or burning sensation in the anus. This promotes wound healing and formation of new healthy skin.

Safety advice

Alcohol

No interaction found/established

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Softee Cream during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Softee Cream during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

No interaction found/established

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Softee Cream in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Softee Cream in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Softee Rectal Cream?

If you miss a dose of Softee Cream, use it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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₹124/Rectal Cream

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Anosum Cream

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₹98/rectal cream

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Sufrate LA Cream

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ANO-metrogyl Cream

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Quick tips

Softee Cream is prescribed to get relief from pain, swelling and other discomfort in the rectal area due to fissures.
Apart from using Softee Cream, you can indulge in warm baths. It may help soothe the area and thus may ease the pain.
Don't ignore the feeling of needing to pass stools. Some people suppress this feeling and put off going to the toilet until later. This may result in bigger and harder stools forming that are more difficult to pass later.
Do not take any oral laxative along with Softee Cream without consulting your doctor.
Sometimes certain medicines like iron tablets, antibiotics might make your stools hard and difficult to pass. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of them.
A fiber-rich diet (wholegrain bread and cereals, fruit and green leafy vegetables) with six to eight full glasses of water each day and daily exercise are important in maintaining healthy bowel function.
Softee Cream is prescribed to get relief from pain, swelling and other discomfort in the rectal area due to fissures.
Apart from using Softee Cream, you can indulge in warm baths. It may help soothe the area and thus may ease the pain.
Don't ignore the feeling of needing to pass stools. Some people suppress this feeling and put off going to the toilet until later. This may result in bigger and harder stools forming that are more difficult to pass later.
Do not take any oral laxative along with Softee Cream without consulting your doctor.
Sometimes certain medicines like iron tablets, antibiotics might make your stools hard and difficult to pass. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of them.
A fiber-rich diet (wholegrain bread and cereals, fruit and green leafy vegetables) with six to eight full glasses of water each day and daily exercise are important in maintaining healthy bowel function.
Softee Cream is prescribed to get relief from pain, swelling and other discomfort in the rectal area due to fissures.
Apart from using Softee Cream, you can indulge in warm baths. It may help soothe the area and thus may ease the pain.
Don't ignore the feeling of needing to pass stools. Some people suppress this feeling and put off going to the toilet until later. This may result in bigger and harder stools forming that are more difficult to pass later.
Do not take any oral laxative along with Softee Cream without consulting your doctor.
Sometimes certain medicines like iron tablets, antibiotics might make your stools hard and difficult to pass. Inform your doctor if you are taking any of them.
A fiber-rich diet (wholegrain bread and cereals, fruit and green leafy vegetables) with six to eight full glasses of water each day and daily exercise are important in maintaining healthy bowel function.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Patient concerns

I occasionally find blood in my stool.

Dr. Sfurti Mann

Internal Medicine

May be anal fissure, get yourself examined by a surgeon.

Fissure and fistula of anal region Fissure and fistula of anal and rectal region

Dr. Pushkar Mani

Physician

refer to surgeon again

User feedback

What are you using Softee Rectal Cream for?

Anal fissure

73%

Others

15%

Piles

12%

How much was the improvement?

Excellent

38%

Poor

31%

Average

31%

What were the side-effects while using Softee Cream?

Dryness

50%

No Side Effec*

50%

*No Side Effect

How do you take Softee Rectal Cream?

With or witho*

62%

With food

25%

Empty stomach

12%

*With or without food

Please rate Softee Cream on price

Expensive

52%

Average

33%

Not Expensive

14%

Top Physicians

4.9 ★

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