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Relief is a drug that is aimed at treating hemorrhoids and ridding a person of anal itching. With it, you can get rid of eczema and anal fissures. The drug is available in the form of suppositories and in the form of an ointment. Its main medicinal properties are as follows:
Pain reduction;
Acceleration of tissue healing;
Stop bleeding.
Relief can be used as a prophylactic for constipation.
Indications for use Relief
Relief is prescribed for the following conditions:
Hemorrhoids;
Anal fissure;
Constipation;
Proctitis;
Eczema.
Proctologists prescribe Relif to patients who have undergone surgery in the anus for the purpose of pain relief.
What is the composition and properties of Relief?
The pharmacological properties of the drug will depend on which form of the drug the patient will use:
The drug Relief Advance contains benzocaine in its composition, therefore it has an analgesic effect.
The drug Relief is used to treat hemorrhoids, to reduce the inflammatory process. In addition, it promotes accelerated tissue regeneration.
The drug Relief with the prefix Ultra is prescribed as an anti-inflammatory agent, which promotes drying and healing of wounds of the anus.
As part of the drug Relief, the following components can be found:
Shark liver oil. It contains many vitamins, as well as glycerol. It promotes tissue regeneration, has an immunostimulating effect. Due to shark liver oil, it is possible to reduce the severity of anal itching, relieve pain, and accelerate the healing of damaged intestinal mucosa. As a result, recovery comes much faster. An increase in the body’s immune resistance is achieved due to glycerol, which is part of the preparation.
Vaseline and cocoa butter can reduce pain and relieve inflammation.
Phenylephrine has a vasoconstrictive effect. It helps to normalize blood circulation in the affected area.
Zinc sulphate allows mucous membranes to recover faster.
Hydrocortisone acetate has antihistamine properties, helps to relieve inflammation, vasoconstriction. Thanks to it, a person quickly feels relief, as swelling subsides from the damaged area, itching and pain are eliminated.
Dosing and Administration
Relief is available in the form of rectal suppositories and in the form of an ointment, which is used for external application. Before proceeding with the introduction of a candle, the area of the anus must be moistened with warm boiled water.
For patients aged 12 years and older, Relief is prescribed in the morning and in the evening, 1 suppository each. Relief Ultra must be administered after each bowel movement (up to 4 suppositories per day).
The ointment is used twice a day: in the morning and in the evening, but not more than 4 times a day.
Relief should not be used to treat children under 12 years of age without prior medical advice.
Contraindications to the use of the drug
Relief should not be used under the following conditions:
Allergy to the components that make up the drug.
Pregnancy, lactation for Relief Ultra.
Tuberculosis.
Severe diabetes mellitus.
Hypernatremia.
After consultation with the doctor, Relief Advance and Relief can be used during pregnancy.
Side effects of Relief
As side effects, itching and the appearance of rashes in the anal area are distinguished.
You should not continue self-treatment with the drug if, after a week from the start of its use, there is heavy bleeding from the anus. It is imperative to consult with a specialist.
There are no data on the interaction of the drug Relif with other drugs.
You can store the drug for 2 years in a dry and dark place out of the reach of children.
Analogues of the drug Relif
Hemorol produced in the USA by Four Ventures.
Preparation Shark liver oil with Phenylephrine.
Description of drugs-analogues Relief:
Proctosan (candles). Proctosan is used to treat hemorrhoids. The antihemorrhoidal efficacy of Proctosan has been proven. In addition, it is well tolerated by patients. The drug can be used both for chronic hemorrhoids and for exacerbation of the disease.
Like Relief, Proctosan reduces pain, relieves inflammation and itching. The composition of the drug does not contain natural components, so it has a greater number of contraindications and side effects.
Natalicide (candles). Natalsid – candles for the treatment of hemorrhoids, made from components extracted from brown algae. The main therapeutic effects of the drug: reducing inflammation, stopping bleeding, healing damaged tissues.
Natalsid is prescribed for chronic and acute hemorrhoids, with proctosigmoiditis, with anal fissures. Candles can be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, so they are very often prescribed to women in the postpartum period. Since Natalsid has a natural basis, the drug almost never has side effects on the body.
Anuzol (candles). The effect of using Anuzol suppositories is similar to the effect obtained in the treatment of hemorrhoids with Relief. In addition, Anuzol relieves muscle spasms well, has antiseptic, astringent and analgesic properties. However, these suppositories have many side effects, including: increased heart rate, allergies, mydriasis, constipation, etc.
Anuzol is not prescribed to patients with angle-closure glaucoma and prostatic hypertrophy. It is not used to treat pregnant and lactating women. Therapy with Anuzol requires the abandonment of actions that require increased concentration of attention.
Hepatrombin G. The drug is prescribed for the treatment of hemorrhoids, to reduce pain and to relieve inflammation from the affected area. In addition, suppositories have an antibacterial effect, allow blood clots to dissolve and prevent them from forming again.
It is possible to use Hepatrombin G with internal and external hemorrhoids, with thrombophlebitis of hemorrhoidal veins, accompanied by itching and eczema.
Contraindications to its use are: viral and mycotic infections of the anorectal region, bleeding disorders, pregnancy and breastfeeding. It should not be used for a long time for the treatment of Gepatrombin G, as the risk of side effects increases.
Posterized forte (candles). Candles are prescribed for the treatment of hemorrhoids, eczema, dermatitis and anal fissures. Posterizan forte has a similar effect to Relief, but has a more pronounced immunostimulating effect and prevents the growth of bacteria. In addition, suppositories well relieve inflammation and promote the speedy healing of tissues.
Posterizan forte can be used during gestation, as well as during breastfeeding. However, long-term treatment may cause side effects similar to those seen with steroid therapy. In addition, there is a risk of developing allergic reactions.
Doxyprost (candles). Doxiprost effectively fights hemorrhoids and its symptoms, helps strengthen veins and blood vessels. It should not be used to treat pregnant and lactating women. As for side effects, constipation, burning and pain may occur. Like all medicines for the treatment of hemorrhoids, doxiprost should not be used for a long time.
Relief: answers to questions
Can Relief candles be used to treat pregnant women? There are no contraindications to the use of Relief suppositories during pregnancy, but a medical consultation is necessary before starting their use.
Can Relief be used while breastfeeding? The components that make up the drug will pass through the bloodstream into breast milk, and then into the body of the child. Therefore, it is recommended to refrain from using this product during lactation. It is possible to use the drug Relief during breastfeeding only according to strict medical indications.
What is the difference between Relief Advance, Relief Ultra and Relief? Relief suppositories are used for the treatment and prevention of internal and external hemorrhoids, especially the drug is effective against bleeding nodes. In addition, Relief helps to reduce pain, relieve inflammation, itching and swelling. Stopping bleeding is possible due to Phenylephrine, which is part of the drug.
Relief Ultra primarily prescribed to eliminate inflammation, relieve swelling and itching, which is possible due to the steroid hormone Hydrocortisone, which is part of the preparation. In addition, candles have a drying and astringent effect, which provides zinc sulfate. Relief Ultra is prescribed for the treatment of anal fissures and hemorrhoids, against the background of severe itching, in the presence of eczema or dermatitis.
Relief Advance contains benzocaine in its composition, which allows to achieve a pronounced analgesic effect. Therefore, Relief A suppositories are often used to reduce postoperative pain, as well as pain caused by anal fissure and hemorrhoids.