Used in the treatment of rectal haemorrhoids.
Biohemoril (Biomed Lublin)
| form, dose, packaging | availability category | the active substance |
| rectal suppositories (6 suppositories 2 g) | OTC (over-the-counter) | bismuth (basic bismuth gallate), tannin, zinc (zinc oxide) (bismuth subgallate, tannic acid, zinc oxide) |
SUBSTANCE 1 suppository contains: 0,2 g of bismuth gallate, 0,1 g of zinc oxide, 0,15 g of tannin
ACTION
Combined preparation with an astringent effect
INDICATIONS AND DOSAGE
Rectal haemorrhoids. Adults. Rectally. 1–2 × / d suppository.
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Hypersensitivity to any component of the preparation. Do not use in children.
WARNINGS
If there is no improvement after a few days of treatment, a medical consultation is recommended. In the event of rectal bleeding or worsening of symptoms, treatment should be discontinued and a doctor consulted immediately. When using the preparation, the stool may turn black due to the formation of bismuth sulphate. In pregnant women, the preparation can be used only when, in the doctor’s opinion, the benefit to the mother outweighs the potential risk to the fetus; there are no data on the safety of the preparation during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
INTERACTIONS
They are not known.
SIDE EFFECTS
Occasionally, hypersensitivity reactions and drying out of the rectal mucosa may occur.