Hemorrhoids and other diseases of the anus are a delicate topic so that, bypassing the doctor, prescribe treatment yourself. However, doing this categorically is not recommended, since only having an adequate education in this area can serve as a guarantee that you can cure an extremely unpleasant disease without risking to make yourself worse. However, even after the doctor has prescribed treatment, it will not be superfluous to read more detailed information about the prescribed medicine. Moreover, the pharmaceutical market offers a huge number of similar products. Understanding the assortment is sometimes difficult.
"Proctosedil" (suppositories) instructions describe as a drug with antiseptic and bactericidal properties, which is also an antibiotic. It should be taken by those with the following ailments:
- internal, external and postpartum hemorrhoids;
- perianal eczema;
- anal fissures and cracks in the mucosa of the anus;
- itching in the anus.
There are also a number of contraindications, in the presence of which the use of the drug is not strictly recommended:
- various fungal and viral diseases that affected the anus;
- possible allergies to the components of the drug;
- tendency to high blood pressure;
- chronic heart failure;
- childhood.
In addition, the use of Proctosedil during pregnancy is not recommended, because there is a high probability of harming the fetus. Therefore, taking the drug for this period is better to stop. "Proctosedil" when breastfeeding is also not recommended for use due to the high penetrating ability of the drug.
This drug is available in the form of rectal suppositories and ointments. The composition of the drug "Proctosedil" (suppository) instruction calls the following:
- framycetin sulfate - 5 mg. Antibiotic. It also has a high bactericidal effect, affecting streptococci, Escherichia coli and a number of other microorganisms;
- hydrocortisone acetate - 2.79 mg. It has an anti-inflammatory effect, reduces itching;
- ethylamine benzoate - 5 mg. Local anesthetic;
- esculoside - 5 mg;
- butylaminobenzoate - 5 mg.
Also, the capsule contains auxiliary substances, among which:
- soft white paraffin;
- lanolin;
- liquid paraffin.
The capsule shell of the drug consists of
- gelatin;
- glycerin;
- methyl paraben;
- propyl paraben;
- titanium dioxide;
- purified water.
Candles "Proctosedil" are soft capsules having the shape of a slightly elongated oval on one side. They have a yellowish color, contain an oily mass of the same color. On sale they can be found packed in dark glass bottles containing 20 pieces of capsules.
To use "Proctosedil" (candles), the instruction recommends twice a day: morning and evening, as well as after each bowel movement. A rectal capsule is inserted as deep as possible into the rectum. The effect of the reception is felt within a few minutes after the introduction of the suppository. The duration of admission, as a rule, should not exceed a weekly period.
It is also necessary to familiarize yourself with possible side effects from taking the drug:
- allergic reactions;
- discomfort in the area of application, including itching, burning, dry mucous membrane.
This drug is recommended to be stored at room temperature, but not higher than 25 ° C, away from direct access of children. Shelf life is 2 years.
The drug is dispensed in pharmacies without a doctor's prescription.
The information is presented only for your familiarization with it. Do not self-medicate, before using Proctosedil rectal suppositories (suppositories), the instructions require a mandatory specialist consultation!