The medicine "Relief" (candles) is used in the treatment of hemorrhoids. According to numerous reviews, the drug in a short time helps to eliminate soreness and discomfort in the anorectal zone. The disadvantages of the drug include its relatively high cost.
Candles "Relief", the composition of which includes oil from shark liver, phenylephrine hydrochloride, have anti-inflammatory, wound healing, hemostatic and immunomodulatory effects. The medication has local vasoconstrictor activity. The drug helps to normalize the ratio of blood inflow and outflow from hemorrhoidal nodes, reduces exudation, itching, swelling, eliminates serous discharge against hemorrhoids and other pathologies of the anorectal region.
Additional substances: propyl parahydroxybenzoate, methyl parahydroxybenzoate, corn starch, cocoa butter. Vaseline is used as a base.
The drug "Relief" (candles), the instruction recommends the use of hemorrhoids external and internal, anal itching, cracks in the anus. The medication is very effective after proctological interventions, during rectoscopy.
Contraindications to the use of the drug "Relief" (suppository) instructions include thromboembolic disease, individual intolerance, granulocytopenia. No medicine is prescribed for children under twelve years of age.
Caution in the appointment is observed for hyperthyroidism, arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, prostatic hypertrophy.
Despite the fact that the period of pregnancy and lactation is not a contraindication, Relif suppositories are used during lactation and in the prenatal period only on the recommendation and under the constant supervision of a doctor.
With arterial hypertension, heart rhythm disorders, immunodeficiency states, osteoporosis, as well as endocrine pathologies, the use of the medication is permissible as prescribed by the doctor.
Suppositories are administered rectally (in the anus). Before using the drug "Relief" (candles), the instruction recommends performing hygienic procedures. The introduction is carried out one suppository in the morning and at night, as well as after each relief of the intestines. Do not use suppositories before emptying. It is not recommended to introduce more than four suppositories per day. Before use, the protective packaging must be removed. Then the rounded suppository is inserted into the anus.
The duration of therapy is no more than seven days. If after a week the symptoms of the disease do not resolve, you should consult a specialist.
When using the drug, the development of hyperemia, itching and other allergic reactions is likely.
In accordance with the clinical picture of the disease, the doctor can adjust the therapy by changing the regimen of Relif. Suppositories can be used in combination with another dosage form of the drug - ointment. In this way, effects that are different in duration can be obtained and the various symptoms of hemorrhoids can be eliminated.
As practice shows, rectal suppositories "Relief" are well tolerated. The side effects indicated in the annotation are extremely rare when the doctor's recommendations are followed.
The drug "Relief" (rectal suppositories) should not be used simultaneously with MAO inhibitors, antihypertensive drugs, and antidepressant medications.
The drug should be stored at room temperature.
Despite the many positive reviews about this tool, before using rectal suppositories "Relief", you must read the instructions, as well as consult with your doctor.