Hemorrhoids have a very negative effect on the quality of human life and is, of course, a very unpleasant problem. In addition, this disease can over time lead to the development of various kinds of complications - anal fissures, thrombosis, paraproctitis, etc. Therefore, hemorrhoids should be treated, of course, immediately after it is diagnosed.
Various kinds of drugs that help get rid of hemorrhoids, today the pharmaceutical industry produces a lot. For example, for the treatment of this disease, the modern Posterisan Forte remedy may be prescribed. Reviews of this drug from patients earned very good.
Composition and form of release
This modern drug is supplied to pharmacies and clinics in the form of ointments or rectal suppositories. In the first case, the drug is packaged in aluminum, convenient to use tubes of 25 grams. Candles are sold in standard blisters, usually 5 pcs. Blisters, in turn, are stacked in cardboard boxes of 2 pcs.
Posterisan Forte ointment is a homogeneous, dense mass of light brown or yellowish tint. Suppositories in most cases are white. The shape of the candles are torpedo-shaped. Both ointment and suppositories of this drug have a characteristic smell of phenol.
The main active ingredients of both forms of the drug are:
- phenol inactivated intestinal microbes;
- hydrocortisone.
Killed sticks in the ointment include 500 million, hydrocortisone - 2.5 mg. Candles contain more active substances. Rods in their composition include 1,000 million, hydrocortisone - 5 mg.
In addition to these two main components, Posterisan Forte contains:
- α-tocopherol;
- hard fat;
- phenol as a preservative;
- macrogolglycerol hydroxystearate;
- acetylcysteine.
This remedy belongs to the group of topical hemorrhoidal drugs.
Price
If necessary, you can buy Posterisan Forte in a pharmacy without a doctor’s prescription. Both forms of the drug are relatively inexpensive. For 10 candles you will have to pay about 500-600 rubles. depending on the supplier. Ointment is a little expensive. The price of one tube of 25 grams is 600-700 rubles.
How does the drug work?
Both the ointment and the “Posterisan Forte” suppository exert an immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect on the patient’s body. Upon contact of the mucous membrane and skin with metabolic products contained in the preparation of Escherichia coli, the resistance of local tissues to the influence of pathogenic microflora first of all increases.
In addition, Posterisan Forte restores the tone of blood vessels and their permeability. Also, the drug stimulates tissue regeneration at the site of contact. All this in combination leads to a quick relief of the patient's condition.
Hydrocortisone, which is part of the product, in turn also has an anti-inflammatory effect on the tissue. In addition, the substance works with the use of the drug and as a strong anti-allergenic agent.
In what cases can it be prescribed?
Most often, "Posterisan Forte" is used, of course, precisely as an antihemorrhoidal agent. However, quite often this drug is prescribed by doctors to patients and if they have problems such as:
- anal fissures;
- anal itching, including persistent when other means are used;
- fistulas;
- anopapillitis.
Ointment "Posterisan Forte": instructions for use
In this form, the drug is supposed to be used twice a day. The ointment is applied in a thin layer on the affected area of the skin and mucous membrane. In addition to the tube, the manufacturer also supplies a special applicator that is easy to use. With its help, if necessary, the ointment can also be entered deep into the anal canal, which usually significantly increases the effectiveness of the drug.
According to the instructions for use, the ointment "Posterisan Forte" must be used twice a day. Doctors also recommend using it after each bowel movement. In this case, the ointment is usually applied in a thin layer to the affected area.
The course of treatment using Posterisan Forte in this form most often does not last too long. Most often, the ointment is used from 14 to 21 days.
Candles "Posterisan Forte": instructions for use
In this form, the drug is also supposed to be used 2 times a day and after each bowel movement. Apply such suppositories in exactly the same way as any others. That is, for treatment, they are injected into the anus.
The course of treatment in this case is also 14-21 days. Doctors recommend using suppositories in this morning and evening. In any case, according to the instructions for the use of Posterisan Forte suppositories, it is recommended that the course of treatment with this drug be extended for a few more days after the subjective symptoms of the disease disappear (of course, within the acceptable 14-21 days). Otherwise, after some time, the problem, unfortunately, may manifest itself again.
What are the contraindications?
This remedy usually does not have any side effects on patients. But, like any other medicine, Posterisan Forte, of course, may not be used in all cases. Contraindications to the use of this drug in both forms are:
- fungal infections in the affected area;
- gonorrhea;
- syphilis;
- tuberculosis.
Also, this medicine should not be used if there are any other bacterial infections at the treatment site. Doctors do not prescribe this medicine for children. In this case, the drug is usually replaced with a more gentle Posterisan in a blue box.
Pregnant women can use this product, according to the instructions from the manufacturer. The same goes for lactating women. However, the use of "Posterisan Forte" in both of these cases should, of course, with caution. Use the product for pregnant and lactating women is allowed only as directed by a doctor.
What do you need to know about?
To improve the therapeutic effect, Posterisan Forte ointment and suppositories can be used simultaneously. The course of treatment in this case will cost more, but the disease will release, most likely, faster.
To apply "Posterisan Forte", as already mentioned, is too long impossible. But sometimes it happens that the problem after completing the course using this tool persists. In this case, to consolidate the effect of the use of this drug, doctors recommend that patients be treated with any other ointments and suppositories that do not include hydrocortisone. The course of treatment with such agents can last another approximately 2-3 weeks.
What side effects can it have?
Use of this drug, despite its relative safety, should, of course, exclusively at the dosages recommended by the instructions. It is impossible on one’s own initiative to extend the course of treatment of Posterisan Forte. In this case, the development of symptomatic effects characteristic of GCS is possible.
Sometimes in patients using this tool, various kinds of allergic reactions can be observed. It exerts such an effect on the patient’s body, usually phenol, which is used in the manufacture of ointments and suppositories as a preservative.
Analogues of the drug
In the absence of Posterisan Forte pharmacy, you can try to replace it, for example, with such means as:
- ointment "Proctosedyl";
- candles "Relief Ultra";
- ointment and suppositories "Hepatrombin G";
- ointment and candles "Ultraproct".
Ointment "Proctosedil" is a mass of white with a greenish tint. In addition to treating hemorrhoids, it can be used for proctitis, eczema, and in some other cases.
Relief Ultra candles are used for almost the same problems as the Posterisan Forte. The main active substances of this agent are hydrocortisone and zinc sulfate monohydrate. Also included in these candles are shark liver oil and cocoa butter. Relief Ultra is supposed to be used about 3 times a day.
The drug "Hepatropin G", as well as "Posterisan Forte", is available in the form of suppositories and ointments. The main active ingredients of this remedy are prednisone, lauromacrogol and heparin. This drug can be used in the event of anal fissures, blood clots in the vessels of the rectum, fistulas, hematomas. It is also used for mastitis and varicose veins.
The tool "Ultraproct" can be used for severe pain, prolapse of hemorrhoids or inflammation. In addition, it is used for uncomplicated cracks, proctitis and paraproctitis without fistula. The main active ingredients of the Ultraproct ointment and suppositories are cinchocaine hydrochloride, fluocortolone hexonate and cinchocaine hydrochloride.
Reviews about the tool
The opinion about this drug in patients was very good. The advantages of "Posterisan Forte" patients include primarily the speed of its action. Improvement, judging by the reviews available on the Web, when using such ointments and suppositories usually occurs already 3 days after the start of the course.
Patients consider the biggest drawback of this drug is that because of the significant amount of hydrocortisone, it cannot be used for treatment for too long. After completing the course using this product, many patients recommend that, if necessary, continue treatment with Posterisan in a blue box. This remedy also contains hydrocortisone, but in much smaller quantities.
In addition to efficiency, many patients include a rather low cost to the advantages of this drug. A course using Posterisan Forte is usually not more than 500-900 rubles. That is, not only working people, but also pensioners, can afford treatment using this drug.
This tool is praised on the Web, including many women who have recently given birth to children. From postpartum hemorrhoids, this drug, judging by the reviews, helps relatively well.
A small minus of this tool, among other things, is its not too pleasant smell. In addition, judging by the reviews, Posterisan Forte, unfortunately, does not help all patients. If there is no treatment effect with this drug, some patients are advised to replace it with Hepatrombin G described above. This tool is cheaper and, in many cases, is more effective.
Both ointment and candles “Posterisan Forte” reviews from patients, thus, earned good. The advantages of the drug, of course, include the fact that you can buy it at the pharmacy at any time without a prescription. However, getting rid of hemorrhoids, anal fissures and other things should, of course, exclusively under the guidance of a doctor. Self-medication using any, even the safest drugs, in this case can lead to very unpleasant consequences.
How to store?
Of course, only unexpired candles and ointment "Posterisan Forte" should be used for treatment. Store the drug in both of these forms, according to the instructions for use, relies exclusively in a dry, dark place. Of course, the product in the house should be kept where children or, for example, pets cannot find it.
The optimal storage temperature of Posterisan Forte is considered to be 0-25 ° C. The shelf life of the ointment is 3 years, candles - 2 years.