Contents
- Rating of the top 10 effective and inexpensive suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy according to KP
- How to choose candles for hemorrhoids during pregnancy
- Popular questions and answers
During pregnancy, many expectant mothers face such a problem as hemorrhoids. This is due to natural processes: the uterus increases, the load on the pelvic organs increases, the veins of the anal region expand.
Treating hemorrhoids during pregnancy is a must. Firstly, it can disrupt the normal course of pregnancy, affect the course of childbirth. Secondly, the treatment will eliminate discomfort, pain, improve the process of defecation and heal anal fissures. In therapy, rectal suppositories (candles) are used.
KP has compiled a rating of effective and inexpensive suppositories for hemorrhoids that can be used during pregnancy. However, remember: you can not self-medicate, especially during pregnancy. Before using any drug, be sure to consult your doctor.
Rating of the top 10 effective and inexpensive suppositories for hemorrhoids during pregnancy according to KP
1. “Natalsid”
A natural-based preparation – an extract of seaweed kelp. Eliminates inflammatory processes in the rectum; reduces discomfort and pain. One of the few drugs allowed at any stage of pregnancy and while breastfeeding.
Possible side effects: allergic reactions, itching and peeling of the skin.
Contraindications: drug intolerance.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | Local treatment of rectal and anus fissures, chronic bleeding hemorrhoids |
| In what trimester are allowed | 1, 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | 1 pc. 2 times a day. Course 7 – 14 days |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
2. “Sea buckthorn oil”
Candles based on sea buckthorn oil, which has a number of healing properties: antimicrobial, healing, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, emollient, analgesic. Eliminate irritation and pain, swelling, restore the affected areas.
Possible side effects: leave orange stains on linen, can cause a slight burning sensation.
Contraindications: allergy to sea buckthorn, diarrhea.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | To relieve painful syndromes, especially when other drugs are contraindicated |
| In what trimester are allowed | 1, 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | 1 pc. 2 times a day in the morning and at night for 7-10 days |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
3. “Glycerin”
Glycerin well dilutes stool, so glycerin suppositories are prescribed to eliminate constipation, which provoked hemorrhoids.
Possible side effects: itching, burning, local allergic reactions.
Contraindications: bleeding from the anus, inflammatory processes in the rectum, cracks and microtraumas of the mucosa, allergy to glycerin.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | For constipation |
| In what trimester are allowed | 1, 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | 1 time per day in the first half of the day 20-30 minutes after a meal. The course is selected by the doctor |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
4. Calendula
An agent with bactericidal and anti-inflammatory properties. It manifests itself most effectively at the initial stage of hemorrhoids: relieves pain, heals cracks, and disinfects.
Possible side effects: burning, itching, dermatitis.
Contraindications: allergy to constituent components, as well as hypersensitivity to “related” plants (chamomile, tansy, chrysanthemum, aster), infringement of the hemorrhoid, pronounced prolapse of hemorrhoids or rectal mucosa, profuse bleeding.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | At the initial stage of hemorrhoids |
| In what trimester are allowed | 1, 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | One candle once a day. After the procedure, you need to lie down for 20-30 minutes. Course – 14 days |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
5. «Ichthyol»
Candles with ichthyol have an antiseptic, anti-inflammatory effect. They are used at the initial stage of hemorrhoids. Ichthyol contains sulfur, which destroys bacteria. With the help of candles, you can cope with severe itching, burning and pain, strengthen the walls of blood vessels and eliminate inflammation. Candles are incompatible with preparations containing iodine, alkaloids, salts of heavy metals. So in the treatment of no initiative – only on prescription, as well as in relation to other drugs.
Possible side effects: burning, allergic reactions.
Contraindications: allergy to components, treatment with iodine-containing drugs.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | At the initial stage of hemorrhoids for healing cracks, eliminating pain, reducing internal and external nodes |
| In what trimester are allowed | 1, 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | One candle once a day. Course – no more than 14 days |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
6. “Procto-Glyvenol”
Candles containing lidocaine quickly relieve pain and inflammation. In addition, the drug improves venous circulation, reduces the permeability of capillary walls. But this remedy has properties, because of which they are prescribed to pregnant women with great care – it penetrates into the bloodstream and through the placenta.
Possible side effects: itching, burning, rarely anaphylactic reactions.
Contraindications: renal failure, individual intolerance to the components.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | With painful exacerbation of hemorrhoids |
| In what trimester are allowed | 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | In the acute stage – 2 times a day. The course is individual |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
7. “Prostopin”
Candles smell like honey, and this is a natural “flavoring” – after all, Prostopin contains mountain honey, propolis extract, bee bread, and royal jelly. The healing properties of bee products help heal wounds, improve tissue nutrition, regenerate damaged areas, eliminate blood stasis, relieve pain and inflammation. The drug acts gently, gradually – improvement is noted after 5-7 days. An additional plus is the strengthening of the body’s immune system.
Possible side effects: burning.
Contraindications: allergy to bee products.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | To relieve inflammation, with prolapsed hemorrhoids |
| In what trimester are allowed | 1, 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | One candle per day. Course – from 14 to 30 days |
| How many pieces are in the package | 15 |
Advantages and disadvantages
8. “Methyluracil”
Helps accelerate wound healing, quickly restores mucous membranes. Destroys pathogenic microbes. Menthol in the composition of the drug brings comfort and relief. Released by prescription only.
Possible side effects: burning sensation upon insertion.
Contraindications: hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, pathology of the lymphatic system, insufficient number of leukocytes in the blood.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | Exacerbation of the chronic form of hemorrhoids, anal fissures |
| In what trimester are allowed | 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | 1 – 2 candles per day. Course from 7 days to 2 months |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
9. “Relief”
A preparation based on shark liver oil. It has anti-inflammatory, hemostatic, regenerating and immunomodulatory properties. Effectively eliminates itching and swelling, stops bleeding, constricts blood vessels in the affected area, improves blood flow. Eliminates serous and exudative discharge in diseases of the anorectal zone.
Possible side effects develop when the recommended dosage is exceeded and are manifested by hypercoagulability, local allergic reactions. In such cases, the drug is canceled.
Contraindications: individual hypersensitivity to Relief components, thromboembolism, granulocytopenia. Use during pregnancy and lactation is possible with strict indications and only with the permission of the attending physician.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | External and internal hemorrhoids, anal fissures and itching, erosion and microtrauma of the anus. Symptomatic treatment of burning and itching, relief of anal bleeding |
| In what trimester are allowed | 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | 1 pc. 3-4 times a day |
| How many pieces are in the package | 12 |
Advantages and disadvantages
10. “Posterizan Forte”
The drug of prolonged action eliminates itching, inflammation, stimulates local immunity and accelerates the healing of damaged tissues. Hydrocortisone in the composition of the drug provides a therapeutic effect already 1-2 days after application and retains it for a long time.
Possible side effects: redness of the skin.
Contraindications: individual intolerance to phenol, which is part of the candles; hypersensitivity to the components of the drug.
Main characteristics
| In what cases are prescribed | Launched hemorrhoids; anal itching that other drugs do not cope with |
| In what trimester are allowed | 2, 3 trimester |
| Mode of application | 2 candles per day – in the morning after sleep and in the evening before bedtime. Course – 3 weeks |
| How many pieces are in the package | 10 |
Advantages and disadvantages
How to choose candles for hemorrhoids during pregnancy
“There are a lot of nuances in choosing effective and safe suppositories for hemorrhoids for a future mother,” recalls gynecologist Angelina Malsagova. – Both the duration of pregnancy and the form of hemorrhoids (acute, sluggish, complicated), and associated risk factors (overweight, chronic diseases, age, etc.) are important (1).
Therefore, the doctor selects the safest and most effective suppositories for a particular trimester (2). Although it is useful for women themselves to know what candles are, how they differ.
Popular questions and answers
Do candles need to be refrigerated?
There are many recipes for making homemade candles for hemorrhoids – from beets, potatoes, honey, herbs. Can they be considered as an alternative to pharmacies?
Will the unborn child suffer from the use of candles?
Sources of
- Basic principles of treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnant women and puerperas. breast cancer. Zaidieva Z.S., Tyutyunnik V.L. FSBI NMIC AGP named after A.I. IN AND. Kulakov of the Ministry of Health of Our Country, Moscow, Our Country. URL: https://www.rmj.ru/articles/akusherstvo/Osnovnye_principy_lecheniya_gemorroya_u_beremennyh_i_rodilynic/
- Principles and possibilities of conservative treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnant women. Givirovskaya N.E. Medical portal about health EUROLAB. URL: https://www.eurolab-portal.ru/encyclopedia/565/47287/
- The choice of drug therapy for hemorrhoids. Journal “Surgery”, 2013. L.A. Blagodarny. FGBU State Research Center for Coloproctology of the Ministry of Health of Our Country, Moscow. URL: https://medi.ru/info/11941/