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Hemorrhoids are treated not only with systemic remedies (tablets), but also with local remedies, such as ointments for external hemorrhoids and suppositories for internal ones. Rectal suppositories are quite effective, especially in the early stages. [1]
In this article, we will consider the most effective suppositories for hemorrhoids, tell you how this or that drug differs from another, what are its benefits, price and contraindications.
Regardless of what caused the appearance of hemorrhoids, prevention of this disease is very important. And the most effective in the prevention of candles, which in turn are divided into:
Anti-inflammatory.
Pain relievers.
Venotonic.
Anticoagulants.
Which drug to choose specifically for you depends on the symptoms that prevail in you personally! The main directions of suppositories are listed below.
Place | Name | The main advantage | Price |
Universal: | |||
1 | Methyluracil | Doctors’ recommendation. | 75 |
2 | Proctosan | Anti-inflammatory effect | 415 |
With severe pain syndrome: | |||
1 | Proctosedyl M | Powerful hormonal suppositories. | 320 |
2 | Procto-glyvenol | Quickly eliminates pain, burning and itching. | 440 |
3 | Relief Advance | With analgesic effect. | 470 |
4 | Relief ultra | Enhanced with steroid hormone. | 500 |
5 | Hepatrombin G | Eliminates pain, burning and itching in a minute. | 240 |
For bleeding: | |||
1 | Relief | Leader among buyers. | 420 |
2 | Anestezol | Antiseptic and analgesic effect. | 100 |
+ | Procto-glyvenol | Quickly eliminates pain, burning and itching. | 440 |
The most inexpensive: | |||
1 | belladonna extract | Vegetable candles with the lowest price. | 60 |
2 | Methyluracil | Doctors’ recommendation. | 75 |
3 | Betiol | Herbal candles. | 85 |
4 | Ichthyol | They have no contraindications. | 95 |
During pregnancy and lactation: | |||
1 | Natalicide | Elimination of pain from the first candle. | 375 |
2 | Posterized | Antimicrobial effect. | 350 |
3 | Olesthezine | Anti-inflammatory effect. | 150 |
4 | Neo-Anuzole | complex effect. | 80 |
Candles for children: | |||
1 | Sea buckthorn candles | No. 1 in sales. | 90 |
Universal
This rating includes candles that alleviate pain as quickly as possible, eliminate burning and itching. At the same time, the price of the drug is taken into account.
1 Methyluracil
Doctors’ recommendation.
Price: 75 p.
Methyluracil is the main active ingredient. The excipient is witepsol. The drug has anabolic activity, has an anti-inflammatory and immunostimulating effect. It accelerates the healing process of wounds, promoting the maturation of healthy epithelium.
According to the reviews of doctors, the effectiveness of the drug is really high – relief occurs in almost 90% of patients. However, additional treatment is required as the drug does not address the cause of the symptoms. [2], [3]
Use during pregnancy is possible, subject to agreement with the doctor. Children are recommended half the dosage.
1 Natalicide
Elimination of pain from the first candle.
Price: 375 p.
Natalside includes an extract from brown algae – sodium alginate, which is used as a hemostatic and anti-inflammatory agent, stimulates tissue healing. Used during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Buyers note a good analgesic effect, which occurs after the first candle. The drug is completely herbal, and has a minimum of contraindications. [16]
Противопоказания: individual intolerance, age up to 14 years (for children under 14 years old, the children’s form of suppositories – Alginatol) is recommended for use.
2 Posterized
Antimicrobial effect.
Price: 350 p.
Combined suppositories that increase the resistance of the skin of the perianal region and the rectal mucosa to pathogenic bacteria. Used during lactation and pregnancy. [17]
Composition: microbial inactivated cells of Escherichia coli.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to phenol.
3 Olesthezine
Anti-inflammatory effect.
Price: 150 p.
Olestezin is a combination drug that is used in proctology as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent for hemorrhoids, anal itching and rectal fissures.
It consists of three active ingredients: benzocaine (relieves pain and discomfort), sea buckthorn oil (relieves inflammation, stops bleeding, regenerates tissues, tones blood vessels), and sulfaetidol (local antibiotic). [18]
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the active substances of the drug.
4 Neo-anuzole
complex effect.
Price: 80 p.
The drug with a combined action, is used as an analgesic, antiseptic, antispasmodic, local anti-inflammatory agent, has an astringent and general effect against the manifestations of hemorrhoids.
Neo-anusole contains: bismuth subnitrate (protection of the rectal mucosa), zinc oxide (anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effect), iodine (antiseptic effect), tannin (stops bleeding), as well as resorcinol and methylene blue (antimicrobial effect). [19]
Противопоказания: individual intolerance.
Candles for children
1 Candles “Sea buckthorn oil”
No. 1 in sales.
Price: 90 p.
Sea buckthorn oil rectal suppositories are a safe remedy that fights symptoms well. The preparation contains natural sea buckthorn oil, which promotes accelerated tissue regeneration, stimulates the restoration of the skin and mucous membranes. The effect is noticeable after the first candle. It is used in complex therapy, including during pregnancy. [20]
Due to the low cost, these candles receive many positive reviews. Among the shortcomings, a bright orange color can be distinguished, which remains on the underwear when it flows out, and is difficult to wash off.
Contraindications: allergic reactions to sea buckthorn oil.
How to insert correctly?
If these rules are observed, the maximum effectiveness of the drugs is guaranteed:
A prerequisite is the hygiene of the perianal area.
It is necessary to carry out the prevention of constipation, using mild laxatives such as Lactulose in the minimum dosage.
The frequency of the use of suppositories – in the morning and in the evening or once, after defecation, the course of treatment is calculated on average for 1-2 weeks.
The ineffectiveness of drugs, the appearance of atypical symptoms is a reason for revising the prescriptions of the proctologist.
Video: Maryana Abritsova – surgeon-coloproctologist will tell you the correct technique for inserting a candle: