In the article, we consider the instructions and reviews for the drug "Hepatrombin G".
This is a topical medication with antithrombotic, venosclerosing and anti-inflammatory effect, which is widely used in angiosurgery and proctology. Reviews about "Hepatrombin G" are mostly positive.
The composition of the drug and the form of release
This medication is made in the form of ointments and suppositories for rectal administration.
The ointment is intended for rectal or external use and is a gel-like translucent mass with a slight yellowish tint. The main active elements of the ointment are prednisone, heparin and lauromacrogol. The drug also includes additional components: liquid and solid paraffin, colloidal silicon dioxide and lanolin. The ointment is packaged in aluminum tubes with a special tip for rectal administration of 20 g in a cardboard box.
According to reviews, the candles "Hepatrombin G" are very effective.
Suppositories of this medication are used by introducing into the anus. The medicine is packaged in 5 pieces in cell blisters. In a cardboard box there are 2 blisters. The main active elements of rectal suppositories are prednisone, heparin and lauromacrogol. As additional components are presented: colloidal silicon dioxide, solid fat, glyceryl and triglycerides.
According to reviews with hemorrhoids, “Hepatrombin G” is indispensable.
Pharmacological action of the drug
The medicine in both its pharmacological forms is a local medicine that has a pronounced anti-inflammatory effect, relieves pain, swelling, prevents the formation of blood clots and normalizes blood coagulation.
Heparin, which is present in the composition of the medication, refers to direct-acting anticoagulants and normalizes blood circulation in the rectum and also prevents thrombosis. Under the influence of heparin, stagnation disappears in the patient, metabolic processes normalize, toxins and fluid that accumulate in the hemorrhoidal nodes during the inflammatory process are eliminated.
Prednisone, which is part of the medication, enhances the effect of heparin, eliminates signs of inflammation, swelling of tissues, pain and a foreign body sensation in the anus - symptoms that are characteristic of such a pathological process as hemorrhoids and other diseases of the anus.
This is confirmed by the instructions for "Hepatrombin G". According to reviews, ointment is less popular than candles.
Indications for appointment
The pharmacological agent is prescribed to adult patients for the treatment and prevention of the following diseases:
- a tendency to thrombotic formations in the vessels of the rectum - this is more often observed in people with a predisposition to hemorrhoids, for example, in drivers, people with sedentary work;
- phlebeurysm;
- inflammatory processes in the veins, accompanied by the formation of blood clots;
- inflammatory processes in the connective tissue of the tendon sheaths;
- infiltrates that are due to unsuccessful intramuscular injections;
- mastitis;
- carbuncles, boils;
- wet anal fissures that are difficult to treat;
- fistulas in the rectum, which were formed due to the progression of paraproctitis or proctitis;
- hematomas formed as a result of injuries;
- lymphangitis.
Reviews about the ointment "Hepatrombin G" for hemorrhoids will be considered below.
Contraindications
Before starting treatment with rectal suppositories or ointment of this drug, you should carefully read the annotation, since this medicine has a number of contraindications for use. These include:
- intolerance of active elements;
- open wound surfaces (for ointment);
- hemophilia, violation of blood coagulation processes;
- purulent lesions of the skin;
- malignant rectal tumors;
- intestinal bleeding;
- tuberculosis;
- syphilis;
- fungal infection of the genitals or skin;
- age less than 16 years;
- pregnancy in the first trimester.
Dosage and route of administration
According to the instructions, the medicine in the form of an ointment should be applied to inflamed areas of the skin 1-2 times a day, depending on the severity of the pathological process. The skin before applying the medicine must be cleaned. With thrombophlebitis or varicose veins, the drug is applied in a thin layer and massaged until completely absorbed, from the bottom up and to the center from the periphery.
In the treatment of boils or carbuncles of the skin, it is advisable to apply the ointment to a gauze sterile napkin and fix it to the body with a bandage, which is changed 2 times a day depending on the impregnation of it with pus.
According to reviews, the ointment "Hepatrombin G" should not be applied to ulcerative and bleeding surfaces of the body, as this can lead to the opening of bleeding. With anal fissures, hemorrhoids or fistulas, the ointment is applied to a sterile napkin and applied to the anus after hygiene measures to clean the genitals 2 times a day.
When treating inflammatory processes in the rectum or internal hemorrhoids, it is recommended to use the hepatrombin G medical agent in the form of suppositories, which are introduced into the anus 2 times a day after bowel movement. The duration of such therapy is determined by the doctor, however, according to the instructions, this drug is not recommended for use for more than 14 days, as this can contribute to the development of serious side effects.
Use during pregnancy and lactation
In the first trimester, the use of this pharmacological agent in any of its forms is contraindicated for future mothers. In the second and third trimesters, it is possible only if the benefit to the mother is higher than the risk to the fetus.
The use of the drug in the lactation period is possible only after the recommendation of a doctor.
Side effects
According to reviews of Hepatrombin G, when used correctly, this pharmaceutical preparation is well tolerated by patients. Side symptoms develop with increased sensitivity to the elements of the action of this medication or its prolonged use. Often patients have the following negative reactions:
- allergic - itching and burning in the rectum after using the suppository or at the place of use of the ointment;
- local irritation and redness of the skin.
Overdose symptoms
When using the drug “Hepatrombin G” of a more acceptable therapeutic period, the patient may develop symptoms of an overdose, due to the influence of heparin and prednisolone. These manifestations are as follows:
- impaired adrenal function;
- a change in blood coagulation, the occurrence of bleeding;
- excessive sweating;
- palpitations
- change in blood pressure, cephalgia, dizziness.
Drug interaction
With the parallel use of the medicine “Hepatrombin G” in any form with medicines from the group of anti-inflammatory non-steroidal drugs, the patient significantly increases the risk of bleeding.
With the simultaneous use of this medication with anticoagulants, a change in the blood picture is noted and the risk of bleeding increases.
This pharmacological drug is not recommended to be used simultaneously with prednisone or other hormones, since this can lead to serious impairment of the functionality of the endocrine system, for example, the adrenal gland, thyroid and pancreas.
Special recommendations
The medicine “Hepatrombin G” does not exert a depressing effect on the activity of the central nervous system and the speed of mental and motor reactions. With some caution, it should be prescribed to people with impaired liver and kidney function.
Price
The average cost of this medication in the form of an ointment is 240 rubles. Rectal suppositories cost approximately 180-210 rubles per package.
Analogs
The following medicinal products are similar in therapeutic effect to the medicine “Hepatrombin G”:
- Gepalpan;
- "Procto Glivenol";
- "Vazoket";
- Ultraproct;
- Proctosan
- "Butadion";
- "Flebodia 600";
- Venus
Reviews on "Hepatrombin G"
This drug is very popular today among people suffering from a variety of diseases, accompanied by an inflammatory process in the veins. Especially often it is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, both as a monotherapy, and in combination with other drugs.
Patients with this medicine in most cases are satisfied. This can be understood from the numerous reviews of "Hepatrombin G". Against the background of treatment, rapid healing of cracks in the anus and a decrease in the size of hemorrhoidal nodes were observed. In the treatment of varicose veins, this drug also proved to be quite good. Patients say that their manifestations of swelling of the extremities, which were associated with venous congestion of blood, significantly decreased, lightness in the legs appeared, and their health improved significantly. Experts prescribe this drug quite often, but they recommend that you carefully read the contraindications.
We reviewed the instructions for use and reviews for Hepatrombin G.