For the treatment of hemorrhoids occurring in the initial stage, patients are often prescribed homeopathic medicines. These are the Esculus ointment. This drug has been widely used in proctology. It is used as a tool that effectively copes with blockage of veins, and also eliminates blood stasis.
Composition Components
What is the Esculus homeopathic ointment made of? To prepare a similar drug, horse chestnut is used. The basis for the ointment is lanolin and petroleum jelly.
Oesculus ointment is a fairly thick homogeneous mass, which is characterized by the smell of beeswax and a yellowish tint. What is included in its composition? 100 grams of ointment contains about 10 grams of tincture made from horse chestnut fruits.
The active substance of this drug has unique properties. It activates the processes associated with tissue regeneration, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and also has a venotonic effect. In other words, tincture of horse chestnut fruits increases the tone of the walls of the venous vessels, reduces the fragility and permeability of capillaries. In addition, the ointment does not allow fluid to accumulate in the tissues. All this is achieved due to the presence of flavonoids in the preparation. Their action is close to that of escin, saponin and rutin.
What diseases are prescribed?
Ointment "Aesculus" is widely used not only in proctology, but also in cosmetology (reviews confirm this). This can be explained by the unique properties of the drug. Thanks to them, the drug allows you to overcome diseases such as:
- Varicose veins.
- External and internal hemorrhoids, which is accompanied by stitching and burning pains, tissue swelling and in the presence of an inflammatory process. With such a disease, the patient may have increased sensitivity upon contact and suffer from slight bleeding.
- Thrombophlebitis and phlebitis.
- Violations of the elasticity and permeability of blood vessels.
- Arteritis.
- Thromboembolism of small vessels.
- Arteriosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities is a violation of peripheral arterial circulation.
The drug is often prescribed in the postoperative period for therapy, as well as to prevent the development of thromboembolism, the inflammatory process, post-traumatic edema and thrombosis.
How does the drug work?
Oesculus ointment contains natural ingredients with many properties. This drug is often used as a dermatotonic, venotonic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. In addition, the ointment can improve the elasticity and permeability of blood vessels. This is achieved thanks to the plant basis.
The combination of components provides high bioavailability of the active substance. This improves the tropism to the integumentary tissues of the body. Thanks to this, the active substance is able to penetrate deep enough and have a therapeutic effect at a high level. Judging by the reviews, the ointment acts very gently, eliminating the inflammatory process in the tissues, accelerating their healing and exerting an antiseptic effect.
"Aesculus" (ointment): instruction
This drug is prescribed only at the initial stage of the disease. With a more serious course of the disease, it may not have the desired effect. Before use, you should carefully read the instructions and study all contraindications. Do not use the ointment without consulting a proctologist.
Before applying the drug, experts recommend completely empty the intestines. The toilet of the perianal region in this case should be carried out exclusively with warm water. At the same time, adding soap to the liquid is not recommended. From gauze, you need to make a swab and apply a small amount of ointment on it. After that, you should enter it into the anus. The procedure is recommended up to 2 times a day.
The drug can be used externally. In this case, “Aesculus” ointment is applied to damaged tissues: areas of skin on the lower extremities, anus, and so on. The procedure must be performed several times during the day. The course of such therapy is determined individually. On average, treatment can take from 1 to 2 weeks.
Side effects and contraindications of the Aesculus remedy (ointment). Reviews
With hemorrhoids, this medicine should not be used only for those who have individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug. Experts recommend a small test before use. To do this, apply a little ointment to a small area of the skin. If there is no irritation, urticaria and itching, then you can use the drug without fear.
Are there any side effects? Patients say that in some cases with hypersensitivity, an allergic reaction can occur, as well as minor itching in the area of application. No other side effects have been identified.
Pregnancy
Doctors prescribe “Esculus” ointment with caution to pregnant women, as there is no clinical data on the safety of this product. The use of the drug is allowed only in cases where the approved drugs cause an allergic reaction in the woman and other side effects. In this case, the doctor should assess the potential risk for the child and the benefit for the mother.
Shelf life and release form
“Esculus” (ointment, reviews of which are mostly positive) is available in tubes of 15, 30 and 50 grams. In addition, you can purchase the drug in a glass jar. The volume of such a capacity can be 25 and 40 grams.
As for the shelf life, this indicator is 2 years, provided that all the rules are followed. The drug should be in a dark place inaccessible to children, where there is no moisture, as well as extraneous odors. In this case, the room temperature should be no more than 15 ° . After the expiration date, it is forbidden to use the drug, as this can aggravate the patient's condition and cause serious consequences.