The medicine "Proctoglivenol" is described by the instructions as a drug with venotonic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects. Active substances: lidocaine hydrochloride and tribenoside.
The drug is used for topical treatment of hemorrhoids. Describing the therapeutic effectiveness of the drug "Proctoglivenol", the instruction indicates the properties of its constituent components.
Tribenoside has an anti-inflammatory and venotonic effect. The component improves vascular tone, reduces venous congestion, reduces the permeability of venules and capillaries, and enhances microcirculation. In addition, tribenoside has an anti-inflammatory effect by inhibiting certain endogenous substances that act as mediators against the background of the development of pain and inflammation.
As a local anesthetic component, lidocaine is used.
The drug "Proctoglivenol" reduces the severity of the manifestations of hemorrhoids (pain, itching, skin tension).
With rectal administration of a suppository, the maximum plasma concentration of tribenoside is reached after two hours.
After applying Proctoglivenol cream, up to 20% of the active component is absorbed through the mucosa.
Excretion (when using suppositories) is carried out with urine.
The drug "Proctoglivenol" instruction recommends both for internal and external hemorrhoids.
The drug is used rectally.
The drug "Proctoglivenol" (suppositories), the instruction recommends introducing one thing twice a day. Application is carried out until the elimination of pronounced signs of pathology. With a decrease in the intensity of symptoms, the frequency of use can be reduced to once a day.
The medicine "Proctoglivenol" (ointment), the instruction recommends using the same way as suppositories, twice a day. For a deeper introduction, you should use a special nozzle.
Before the introduction of suppositories or the application of Proctoglivenol cream, the instruction recommends hygiene procedures.
It is advisable to use the drug after a natural or provoked enema emptying.
When using the drug, local reactions may occur. Extremely rare in practice, the occurrence of pain, a slight burning sensation, increased intestinal motility were noted. In some cases, allergic reactions can develop, usually associated with increased sensitivity to the components.
The medicine is not prescribed for liver failure, hypersensitivity. The drug "Proctoglivenol" is contraindicated for pregnant women in the first trimester. If necessary, use the product during other periods of gestation or during lactation, when prescribing, it is necessary to correlate the potential risk to the child and the expected benefit to the mother.
special instructions
If during the treatment there are no significant improvements in the condition or symptoms develop that are not described in the annotation for the Proctoglivenol medication, you need to clarify the diagnosis by contacting your doctor.
During therapy, hygiene of the anorectal region should be maintained, excessive stress should be avoided, and necessary measures should be taken to maintain a soft consistency of feces.
When using the drug "Proctoglivenol" in the recommended dosages, there is no deterioration in the speed of psychomotor reactions or attention disorders in patients.
In clinical practice, there have been no cases of overdose with Proctoglivenol.
The shelf life of the medication is no more than five years.
Despite the fact that the medicine can be purchased in pharmacies without a prescription, you should consult your doctor before using the drug.