Hemorrhoids during an exacerbation are accompanied by intolerable pain. Such a phenomenon significantly worsens the condition of the patient and affects the quality of his life. Suppositories with lidocaine help quickly and effectively eliminate pain in hemorrhoids. They belong to the group of anesthetics and relieve pain in the anus, alleviating the patient's condition.
Benefits of Using Suppositories
The main advantage of suppositories with lidocaine from hemorrhoids is that, unlike other dosage forms, suppositories are rapidly absorbed into the mucous membranes of the large intestine. The taken tablet passes through the stomach where it is partially digested and broken down after treatment with gastric acid and digestive tract enzymes. Next, the liquid treated mass reaches the duodenum. On average, an analgesic pill will only begin to act 15-30 minutes after administration.
Quick effect
If you use suppositories for rectal administration, especially in the case of treatment for hemorrhoids, the anesthetic effect occurs after 5-15 minutes. The use of suppositories is also recommended for those who suffer from pathologies of the gastrointestinal tract in acute or chronic form. This form of drugs will prevent the negative effects of oral agents on the stomach. Any pills can cause the development of gastritis or gastroduodenitis, as well as other disorders of the gastrointestinal mucosa.
For drug allergies
In addition, suppositories with lidocaine can be a salvation for those who suffer from allergies to drugs. This form allows you to reduce the likelihood of an allergic reaction due to minimal absorption into the circulatory system.
Other benefits
In addition, experts call other advantages of rectal suppositories:
- The ability not to give up therapy in case of difficulty swallowing oral forms of drugs. Such a situation can occur in childhood or in the elderly amid impaired facial muscles.
- The toxic load on the pancreas and liver when using suppositories is minimal.
- Minimum adverse reactions.
Thus, the use of suppositories in general and based on lidocaine for pain relief in particular is the best way to treat various pathological conditions, including hemorrhoids.
Structure
The use of suppositories with lidocaine has a quick and pronounced analgesic effect, while not healing the cause of the pathology. The mechanism of action of lidocaine is the inhibition of sodium neural channels, which allows you to block pain receptors during the transmission of impulses from nerves of the peripheral system to the central nervous system.
The substance has a prolonged effect, from two to six hours, depending on the dosages used in suppositories.
The basis of the composition of suppositories for rectal administration is a fat mixture supplemented with active and auxiliary components. In addition to lidocaine, the following components may be included in painkillers:
- Benzocaine.
- Prednisone.
- Bufaksomak.
- Tsinghokain.
- Menthol.
- Belladonna extract.
After the suppository with lidocaine is inserted into the anus, the fatty base begins to melt and envelops the walls of the rectum. Components with an analgesic effect penetrate the systemic circulation and relieve pain.
The residual substances of suppositories are excreted 10-12 hours after administration, without exerting a systemic effect on the organs and systems of the body. Rectal suppositories act locally, affecting the rectum, nerve endings and blood vessels without spreading throughout the body.
The properties
With the correct use of suppositories, lidocaine has the following effect:
- Blocking pain during an exacerbation.
- Elimination of pain of a dull and aching nature.
- Removal of spasms in the intestinal wall.
- Relief of bowel movements.
- Acceleration of the regenerative properties of the body with small deformations and anal fissures.
- Reducing the severity of edema of the external and internal type.
- Decrease in body temperature.
- Prevention of suppuration and inflammatory processes.
Appointment
Suppositories with an analgesic effect are used as an anesthetic at any stage of hemorrhoids, they are used to treat both internal and external forms of pathology, as well as to alleviate the condition with deep cracks in the anus. Lidocaine suppositories go well with other medicines, whether it is gel, ointment, capsules or tablets.
Below are the popular names for lidocaine suppositories, as well as their description.
Hepazolone
The composition of “Hepazolone" includes heparin, prednisone and lidocaine. The drug has a pronounced venosclerosing, antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Rectal suppositories are prescribed for the following pathologies:
- Thrombophlebitis of hemorrhoidal veins.
- The presence of an inflammatory process in the anus, which is accompanied by edema and severe pain.
- Anal fissures.
- Eczema
- Fistulas.
If therapy is carried out for the internal form of hemorrhoids, these suppositories with lidocaine are administered rectally 1-2 times a day according to the instructions. Treatment of external hemorrhoids will require the introduction of a suppository not completely, the base of the suppository should be palpated from the outside. After that, for several minutes you should hold the anus with gauze napkins or cloth until the candle is dissolved. Otherwise, the candle falls into the cavity of the rectum and does not have the proper therapeutic effect. The duration of treatment is one week, but in some cases it is possible to extend therapy to a two-week period.
The use of “Hepazolone” can cause the development of diabetes mellitus, dizziness, hypocalcemia, sleep disturbances, hyperhidrosis, as well as local allergic reactions, manifested by irritation and itching in the anus.
The drug is contraindicated for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding, children under the age of 12 years, and also against the background of intolerance to the components that make up the drug. It is also not recommended to prescribe candles against the background of infectious processes caused by a fungus or virus, tuberculosis and blood clotting disorders.
What other names for suppositories with lidocaine for hemorrhoids are found?
Procto-Glivenol
In addition to suppositories, the cream is available in the form of a rectal cream. The active components are tribenoside and lidocaine. The drug has a pronounced anesthetic, anti-inflammatory and venotonic effect. Using these suppositories, you can quickly eliminate pain, reduce the intensity of the inflammatory process and improve microcirculation.
If hemorrhoids in acute form is observed, one suppository is prescribed in the morning and evening. As soon as there is an improvement in the patient's condition, the dosage is reduced to one suppository. The only side effect of using these suppositories is a local allergic reaction, which may be accompanied by itching and burning. Contraindications to the use of suppositories are similar to the previous drug.
Proctosan
The active components in these rectal suppositories with lidocaine are bufexamac, titanium dioxide, bismuth and lidocaine. "Proctosan" is intended for the treatment of pathological processes in the anorectal region. Active components have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and regenerative effects. In addition, thanks to bismuth, candles act as a drying and astringent. Lidocaine is responsible for analgesia and elimination of discomfort.
For adult patients, the drug is prescribed one suppository 1-2 times a day. According to the instructions for use for suppositories with lidocaine, the duration of the course is determined by the doctor individually, but usually does not exceed 10 days after the exacerbation is removed.
Most often when using "Proctosan" there are such adverse reactions as burning, itching, vesicle formation, swelling. The drug is contraindicated for tuberculosis, pregnancy, lactation, syphilis, in childhood and against the background of increased sensitivity to the components of the drug.
Rectal suppositories with anesthetics are not recommended for:
- heavy rectal bleeding of unknown nature;
- malignant tumors of the rectum;
- severe diabetes mellitus;
- autoimmune diseases;
- renal or liver failure.
Usually painkillers suppositories are administered 2-3 times a day. The maximum allowed amount is 4 candles per day. Some particularly strong drugs are administered once, in case of a severe attack of pain. The course does not exceed 5-7 days.
In case of an overdose, unpleasant symptoms are possible:
- nausea and vomiting;
- Dizziness
- cramps and numbness of the fingers;
- hives;
- local edema;
- itching in the anus.
The use of suppositories with lidocaine in gynecology
Problems in the female reproductive system are also often accompanied by pain and inflammation. In this case, doctors often prescribe vaginal suppositories with lidocaine. They help eliminate pain and relieve inflammation. It should be borne in mind that such therapy is optimally combined with other drugs, since painkillers do not treat the very cause of the symptoms.
Hemorrhoids during pregnancy
The use of lidocaine suppositories for the treatment of hemorrhoids during pregnancy is especially important. During this period, almost all medicines are banned, and the administration of rectal suppositories minimizes the likelihood of complications and alleviates the condition of the woman.
An important point in the use of suppositories in gynecological practice and during pregnancy is the exact observance of the dosages and duration of use prescribed by the doctor.
Careful study of packaging
It is also necessary to carefully study the packaging to understand what the candles are for. In medical practice, there have been cases when rectal suppositories were used as vaginal suppositories, which led to serious consequences for the female reproductive system. If a local allergic reaction occurs or other adverse reactions are observed during the use of suppositories, you should consult a doctor.