Troubles during the bowel movement can occur at any time, and there may be several reasons for this. Special rectal suppositories can help the work of the large intestine. They have a different spectrum of action and are able to cope with the cause of constipation or quickly cleanse the intestines. These include their ability to: retain water to soften feces, stimulate peristalsis, improve mucus production, or reduce gas formation.
Indications for appointment
Problems with the “chair” periodically arise in the life of every adult and even a child. There is nothing shameful in this, since many factors can negatively affect intestinal malfunctions. Before embarking on radical methods, it is important to assess the circumstances that led to this. Only then can you resort to the use of laxative suppositories for constipation.
It is worth considering the main reasons that cause difficulty in the work of the intestine:
- Violation of water balance, improper nutrition (excessive consumption of heavy foods, the same diet, starvation).
- Inadequate physical activity (atonic constipation).
- The presence of bad habits (smoking, which causes toxic constipation).
- Psychological factors (stress, increased emotional excitability, mental disorders).
- Pregnancy, postpartum or postoperative period.
- Chronic diseases of the endocrine system, neurology, diabetes, menopause, bowel disease.
- Age (small children, elderly people).
- Long-term use of medicines, drugs.
It is much more difficult to notice problems in a child than in an adult. Due to their childhood and the inability to communicate what worries them, problems with the “stool” in a child are found as often as in adults. Only an adult who watches the child can solve them.
Laxatives for children
The reason for the use of rectal laxative suppositories in infants is most often associated with unstable bowel function. He is still undergoing the process of formation, establishing natural microflora. However, it is not always worth immediately resorting to radical methods. First you need to find out the duration of the absence of the fact of defecation in the child, whether his pains in the abdomen are worried. If the answers are positive and normal stool was not observed for more than three days, then without the use of dosage forms can not do.
Reviews of most parents agree that it is not worth replacing candles with household soap (as many grandmothers advise doing this). Having established nutrition and controlling the amount of fluid drunk by the child per day, it is possible to solve the main cause of bowel problems. However, you should not expect that the effect will come immediately. If constipation causes pain, then it is worth using the most effective method - special laxative suppositories for children. They will help the baby's body release its intestines naturally. As a rule, these drugs have a minimal amount of side effects and do not disrupt the gastrointestinal tract.
The next most popular laxatives are sea buckthorn oil candles. Due to the natural basis, they do not have a negative effect on the children's body. Moreover, they have anti-inflammatory properties, restore damaged walls of the rectum, do not cause an allergic reaction. This effect is achieved due to the alpha-acid, tannins, trace elements and vitamins that are part of the composition.
Fast relief for constipation in adults
It happens that constipation takes on a permanent form due to existing chronic diseases. These include, for example, hemorrhoids. Painful sensations can trigger a fear of bowel movements. In this case, adherence to diet alone and sufficient use of water may not give the desired result.
It is recommended to use laxatives suppositories quick action, which will also relieve spasm and inflammation. For example, the drug "Relief". It contributes to the healing of internal cracks resulting from the development of hemorrhoids.
Among the drugs that have a positive effect, according to the manufacturer, include candles with papaverine. They relieve pain and spasm, which interfere with the natural bowel movement.
Gas-forming candles
If a person is in a place where there is no way to go to the toilet and he has to suppress a feeling of defecation, then most likely this can lead to gas formation in the intestine, the development of constipation. To help your body cope with bloating, you need to use inexpensive and effective Ferrolax laxatives. They contain iron lactate and contribute to the natural process of excreting feces, reducing gas formation.
Another popular drug that is effective in this category is Evacue laxatives. Despite its cost, it has no contraindications for use during pregnancy. This means that the drug has a mild laxative effect. It can be used before conducting a urological, gastroenterological and surgical examination or surgical intervention.
One cannot but mention the “Candles with rhubarb”, which also proved to be positive in the fight against flatulence, which can cause false urge to defecate. They contribute to the formation of carbon dioxide inside the intestinal wall, which irritates peristalsis, expands the walls of the colon and facilitates the easy passage of feces.
In general, manufacturers declare that it is worth paying attention not only to the indications for use, but also to the active substance. For example, you can see that Calciolax fast-acting laxatives have sodium bicarbonate. This component is activated when exposed to body temperature. At the direction of the manufacturer, introduce candles strictly after eating.
Drugs that stimulate the production of mucus
Laxatives “Bisacodyl” similar in their properties. The drug helps not only at home with ordinary cases of constipation, but also shown in the postoperative period. The active substance is the drug of the same name. It contributes to the laxative process, irritating the mucous membrane of the colon. The effectiveness of the drug, according to doctors, occurs with symptomatic treatment. Prolonged use of suppositories can lead to such side effects as intestinal atony, i.e., a decrease in normal peristalsis.
Improves the process of the gastrointestinal mucosa drug “Dulcolax”. This is an excellent laxative in suppositories for rectal use. Stimulates the nerve endings that are located in the mucosa of the large intestine. The drug is used not only in the treatment of constipation, but also before surgery and various studies. It is worth noting that children under 10 years of age are not prescribed this drug.
Glycerin-based preparations
Some of the most popular dosage forms as laxatives include glycerin. The advantage in terms of choosing this line of drugs is due to universality in terms of the circle of patients to whom they can be prescribed. From infants to people of advanced age, during the period of expectation of the baby and after his birth. The reviews of the patients themselves confirm the recommendations of the manufacturers that the effect occurs after 15-20 minutes. This is a determining factor when choosing a drug.
If there are problems in the intestines caused by insufficient production of mucus, it is recommended to use laxatives "Glycerol". Positive reviews are based on the fact that this drug consists of glycerol, quickly copes with its task. However, it is worth paying attention that the manufacturer claims contraindications for the use of suppositories such as diarrhea, the presence of cracks and tumors in the rectum, hemorrhoids, obstruction and intestinal bleeding.
The safest laxatives are with glycerin. They contribute to irritation of the intestinal wall and stimulate the movement of feces. The effect may not occur immediately, according to the instructions, within a day. It is recommended to treat problems with bowel movements even in infants, so adults should not be afraid of the occurrence of side effects. The only thing worth paying attention to is the presence of a history of hemorrhoids, anal fissures, diarrhea, unexplained pain in the abdomen.
Laxative candles for the elderly
With age, many note that bowel problems are increasingly occurring, and constipation is treated as a natural phenomenon. To solve this problem, someone uses liquid suspensions, includes foods rich in fiber in the diet or puts microclysters. However, not in all cases the above methods are effective or acceptable. For example, the presence of contraindications in the drug, the inability to eat the necessary amount of plant food in the presence of certain diseases. In this case, laxative suppositories for constipation for the elderly are suitable. They practically do not differ from similar drugs of a similar nature. The only condition is a minimal list of side effects and a quick result. According to the reviews of doctors and users, candles with glycerin based on sea buckthorn oil and bisacodyl are suitable.
The drug "RectActive" has proven itself perfectly, which not only plays the role of a laxative, but also stimulates the intestines. The active component based on horse chestnut fruit extract has a venotonic effect. It can be used as a course, which helps to reduce the risk of hemorrhoids, prevents the prolapse of hemorrhoids.
What candles can women in a special period
Since the period of pregnancy and lactation is accompanied by a change in the work of the entire female body, occasionally there may be cases when it is necessary to help the intestine cope with its natural functions. However, it is worth remembering that before resorting to treatment with laxative suppositories, you must consult your doctor.
It is known that in the process of bearing a child, the uterus exerts pressure on nearby organs, the longer the gestation period, the stronger the load. Therefore, problems with stool accompany almost every pregnant woman. If laxatives for constipation are used without doctor's recommendation, contractions and premature labor can be provoked. As a rule, approval for the use of this form of drugs is allowed before the birth itself. These include Candles with Glycerin. They are effective in the period after childbirth and during breastfeeding, as they do not have a harmful effect on the body and the baby.
Glycelax suppositories similar to them can also be used during pregnancy and lactation. Suitable for single use, that is, as soon as the desired effect is achieved, they no longer resort to them. The manufacturer declares the possibility of taking during severe forms of hemorrhoids, in the presence of cracks in the anus.
Unlike other dosage forms
Despite the fact that the use of laxative suppositories is more effective than other methods, the decision to use them does not always come first. Before buying a really fast-working remedy, many first try various diets, gymnastics and only then go to the pharmacy. Replace rectal suppositories and get a tangible result after a short period of time is possible only after applying an enema ("Microlax").
From an aesthetic point of view, the process of use is not very different, therefore it is no less popular. Manufacturers are also ready to offer preparations in the form of suspensions (Dufalac), lozenges, various solutions based on herbs. However, despite this diversity, the fastest result can be felt only after the use of rectal suppositories. They locally affect the large intestine, do not pass through the stomach and do not thereby harm him.
The use of laxative suppositories for constipation in adults, especially the elderly, is sometimes the only acceptable form of use. Moreover, in the presence of serious chronic diseases, the likelihood of side effects from the use in the form of suspensions or enemas can significantly increase.
Why you need to study reviews
Before you buy any product, almost everyone studies the reviews. With laxative candles, it would seem that everything is clear, why do you need to know someone’s opinion? Turning to the pharmacy, the buyer is interested in the opinion of the seller, who is often guided not at all by the desire to sell you the drug cheaper. Accordingly, it is better to find reviews about products in this category from someone who has already encountered the need to purchase laxative suppositories.
As a rule, manufacturers try to present their product on the positive side. Therefore, the study of the presence of side effects and the possibility of use in childhood deserves special attention. If we talk about reviews, most agree that if suppositories can be used from infancy and during pregnancy, then for the rest of the patient category they will be harmless. Do not believe miraculous medicines that work only to eliminate the symptoms.
It is also worth paying attention to pharmaceutical companies that have long been working in the market and offer proven drugs. They already managed to prove themselves on the good side.
Thus, the best drugs were:
- "Relief."
- Ferrolax
- "Tow".
- "Candles with Rhubarb."
- Calciolax.
- "Bisacodyl."
- Dulcolax.
- RectActive.
- Glycelax.