Thrombosis in hemorrhoid cones is a fairly common complication of the disease, which is noted in patients in the later stages. The occurrence of hemorrhoids is caused by a large number of reasons, and therefore both men and women of different ages suffer from the disease.
In this case, combined drugs are used in the treatment, including suppositories with heparin, which have an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, dissolve thrombi in the restrained nodes.
The pharmacological effect of heparin against hemorrhoids, indications
A substance such as heparin is an anticoagulant, that is, an element that prevents blood coagulation. The drug was first isolated from liver cells in the early twentieth century, so it is called that. The substance easily penetrates through the mucous membranes into the body, producing a therapeutic effect. Suppositories with heparin are used as a medication for hemorrhoids due to the effect they produce: relieve burning and itching, swelling in the anus at the initial stage. The anesthetic component in the suppository suppresses the pain syndrome, reduces discomfort, the effect of blood thinning minimizes the possibility of thrombosis, improves blood flow, so the hemorrhoids resolve.
It acts as a prophylactic that prevents the formation of cones. It should be noted that for the pharmaceutical industry, heparin is synthesized from the internal organs (mucous membrane of the intestine, lungs, liver) of cattle. Its natural origin is the key to reduced toxicity.
Varieties of suppositories: names and prices of the most popular products
The pharmaceutical industry produces several types of suppositories against hemorrhoids, the therapeutic effect of which is based on the application of the characteristics of sodium heparin. The different components may differ in the auxiliary components, however, the method of use and side effects are the same for everyone. The following names of candles with heparin are listed in increasing order of retail value. The list includes only a few names from the rectal medicines for hemorrhoids presented on the pharmacy shelves:
- The drug "Hepatrombin G". In addition to heparin sodium, includes lauromacrogol and prednisone. It has an anesthetic, anti-inflammatory effect, helps to improve blood flow in the nodes and their further resorption. It costs from 180 to 220 rubles for ten suppositories.
- "Nigepan." They are used to get rid of hemorrhoids due to the benzocaine and heparin sodium included in the suppository. These components in the complex reduce burning and itching, swelling, a feeling of fullness in the anus, anesthetize, prevent blood clots and blood stasis. The price is from 210 to 250 rubles for ten candles.
- Hepazolone. They are an analogue of “Hepatrombin G”, similar in its effect. The difference lies in the fact that the anesthetic of lauromacrogol was replaced with a more well-known lidocaine. The cost is from 250 to 280 rubles for ten suppositories.
- Suppositories with heparin "Proctosan". It includes lidocaine, bufexamak, titanium dioxide and bismuth subgallate. The last two substances have a drying local and wound healing effect, lidocaine acts as an anesthetic. Price - from 350 to 400 rubles for ten candles.
- "Proctosed M". It contains framycetin, esculoside, butamben, benzocaine and hydrocortisone. A positive effect is felt after the first minute of use, hormonal substances in the drug exclude prolonged treatment with it. The cost is from 400 to 430 rubles for twenty candles with heparin.
The names of the listed funds are known to many.
How fast is the effect?
Patient reviews of different types of drugs indicate that on the third day after their use, a decrease in painful and unpleasant sensations occurs. Itching, burning and swelling are noticeably reduced, further use eliminates hemorrhoidal nodes and is a prevention for their appearance in the future. The low price and a rather small number of contraindications makes suppositories with heparin a drug that is available to almost all people who need treatment. Therefore, such tools are so popular.
Instructions for candles with heparin
The fight against hemorrhoids with heparin suppositories is carried out according to a scheme identical to the introduction of other rectal suppositories:
- Before the procedure, you need to empty the intestines and conduct hygiene procedures;
- then, in the supine or standing position, introduce a candle previously pulled out of the protective sheath;
- lie down for at least an hour to start the effect of the drug.
It is important to know that after the suppository is dissolved, it is necessary to exclude its leakage through the anus, so the best option is to use it before bedtime, when a person will not get out of bed in the near future. Candles are administered 1-2 times a day (in the morning and evening) for a month. If you need an individual adjustment of the treatment regimen, a doctor’s consultation is required.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Contraindications to the use of suppositories with heparin sodium include the individual sensitivity of the patient to the composition of the drug. Heparin, which is part of the product, can cause allergic reactions in patients especially sensitive to it, up to urticaria and itching of the skin. It should be noted that competent therapeutic tactics for hemorrhoids and a timely consultation with a doctor will help to avoid possible complications, reduce the likelihood of a possible negative effect.
The use of heparin agents is unsafe for hemorrhoids bleeding. By reducing the formation of blood clots, suppositories affect the coagulation system, which can cause external and internal bleeding, as well as bruising. Patients with low coagulability are contraindicated in the use of drugs that contain heparin in the treatment of hemorrhoids at any stage of the development of pathology.
Is pregnancy allowed?
Due to the non-toxicity of suppositories with heparin and the absence of hormonal components in them, the drug is safe for use during pregnancy.
Patients in a position with the appearance of pathology need to consult with a specialist who monitors the process of carrying a baby, together with him, determine the need to use heparin suppositories, based on analyzes to minimize the likelihood of side effects in the body. Although heparin suppositories are highly effective in the treatment of hemorrhoidal nodes, only the use of the medication will be insufficient.
Advice
It is very important to combine wellness measures: balance your menu for the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, do moderate physical exercises corresponding to the health group and age, give up bad habits that provoke the disease, lead a healthy lifestyle.
Analogs
Heparin suppositories have quite a few analogues used for hemorrhoids. For example, Relief candles contain shark liver oil and phenylephrine hydrochloride, but they are no less effective.
Other analogues: Venabos, Troxevasin Neo, Venetan Forte, Trombless Plus, Venolife, Trombless, Lyoton, Lavenum, Kontraktubeks, Dolobene, etc.
Now, many have become aware of the names and instructions for the use of suppositories with heparin.