Hemorrhoids are an unpleasant disease that almost everyone has encountered at least once in their life. Despite the delicacy of unpleasant symptoms, it is impossible to leave them unattended. As inflammation develops, life-threatening complications can develop. Quickly remove the signs of hemorrhoids will help candles "Proctosedil." Analogs can also be used after consulting a doctor.
What is hemorrhoids?
The disease develops due to inflammation and an increase in hemorrhoidal veins. Large nodes appear inside the anus. As the inflammatory process develops, the patient is worried about severe itching. Soon cracks appear, the affected area begins to bleed. According to official statistics, every seventh person suffers from hemorrhoids. To a greater degree, pathology affects people with a large weight and a sedentary lifestyle. The disease is not infrequently encountered by women in the latter stages of pregnancy.
Hemorrhoids are a delicate disease. With unpleasant symptoms, not everyone is in a hurry to seek medical help. Many people prefer to use Proctosedil suppositories and drug analogues on their own. Meanwhile, self-medication can lead to unpleasant consequences. In order for the therapy to go without complications, it is worth consulting with a proctologist.
Features of the drug
"Proctosedyl" is a popular drug with anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects. In addition, the active ingredients help strengthen the venous walls, reduce hemorrhoids. The medicine has a combined composition. One of the important active ingredients is sodium heparin. Additionally, the composition of the drug may include paraffin, macrogol, propylene glycol, hydrocortisone acetate, esculoside. In the form of ointment, you can also find this medicine. But more popular are Proctosedil candles. Analogs are also most often produced in this form.
The medicine is widely used for the treatment of hemorrhoids and other inflammatory processes of the rectal region. Hydrocortisone has a quick anti-inflammatory effect. Normalize the functioning of the veins helps heparin. For the treatment of the external form of hemorrhoids, Proctosedil ointment is better. Analogs are also worth choosing in such a dosage form. Therapy of internal hemorrhoids is recommended using candles.
Terms of use
It is necessary to use the Proctosedil candles correctly. Instructions, analogues, patient reviews - all this information should be studied before starting therapy. The drug can in no case be used for tuberculosis lesions of the anorectal region. For patients with arterial hypertension and arterial insufficiency, therapy should be carried out under the supervision of a doctor. Contraindications also include the period of pregnancy and lactation. Some patients may develop hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. If during the treatment the negative symptoms intensified, the medication should be discontinued.
Both candles and ointment should be used only externally. The medicine is carefully injected into the anus. The inflamed area must be treated again after each bowel movement, as well as in the morning and evening. The course of therapy depends on the manifestations of the disease.
What should I do if I couldn’t find the Proctosedyl M candles in the pharmacy? Analogues will help you choose a pharmacist. The most popular substitutes will be described later.
Anuzol
The drug is widely used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, as well as cracks in the anus. In many cases, this remedy can be replaced by Proctosedil. Analogs are cheaper and always popular. Anuzol candles will have to be paid about 120 rubles, while the price of Proctosedil is about 350 rubles.
"Anuzol" - effective candles based on zinc sulfate and xeroform. The composition of the drugs do not coincide, but have a similar effect. Suppositories "Anuzol" help quickly sow itching and pain. The acute inflammatory process can be stopped in 2-3 days. The drug has a considerable list of contraindications. Candles are not prescribed for myasthenia gravis, intestinal atony, angle-closure glaucoma, tachycardia. During pregnancy and lactation, the drug is also not used. Suppositories must be administered rectally several times a day. The maximum daily allowance is 7 candles. The duration of treatment depends on the symptoms.
Nigepan
The medication is widely used in proctologists, due to its good anesthetic and anti-inflammatory effect. The medicine is available in the form of candles. The main components are heparin and benzocaine. The combined medication helps not only to remove the unpleasant symptoms of hemorrhoids, but also has an antithrombotic effect. In this, the candles are similar to the Proctosedil medicine. However, the Nigepan product is cheaper. For one package of suppositories you will have to pay 220 rubles.
Like the original, the drug "Nigepan" can not be used when bearing a fetus or breastfeeding. Other contraindications include hypersensitivity to the components, liver and renal failure, hypertension. Therapy is carried out for 10-14 days. It is necessary to introduce one suppository into the anus in the morning and evening.
Aurobin
With this medicine, it is possible to replace the Proctosedil ointment. Analogs cheaper are worth considering only if there are no contraindications. Means “Aurobin” costs the same as “Proctosedil” ointment. Along with this, the tool can be used in childhood and old age. The medicine has a short list of contraindications. After consultation with a doctor, therapy can be carried out during pregnancy and lactation. You can not use the medication for fungal lesions of the anus. In some cases, hypersensitivity to the components of the drug may develop.
Aurobin ointment is very convenient to use. The tool has a convenient applicator for deeper administration of the drug. The tool must be applied to the affected area up to 4 times a day. For children, the medicine is used in a minimum dosage no more than 3 times a day. The course of therapy is 10-14 days.
Avoid accidental contact with the eyes or periorbital area. The medication should be carefully protected from children.
Betiol
The combined drug has a pronounced antispasmodic and anti-inflammatory effect, is widely used in proctology. With this medicine, it is quite possible to replace the ointment or suppositories “Proctosedil”. Analogs show a good effect in the treatment of hemorrhoids. The Betiol remedy helps in several days to restore the damaged epidermis with cracks in the anus. As active ingredients are used belladonna extract, as well as ichthyol. Plus, Betiol suppositories can be used in the treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnant and lactating women. The medicine is not contraindicated for children. Candles are not prescribed only for angle-closure glaucoma and hypersensitivity to the components.
To remove unpleasant symptoms, it is necessary to introduce one suppository into the anus several times a day (no more than 10 suppositories per day). The duration of therapy depends on the symptoms. During treatment, it is recommended to abandon driving or other mechanisms that require increased concentration of attention.
Hepazolone
This drug has an almost identical composition with Proctosedil. Analogs do not differ in action. Gepazolon suppositories are widely used in the treatment of hemorrhoids, anal fissures and other inflammatory diseases in the field of proctology. Heparin, which is part of the drug, prevents the formation of blood clots. Prednisolone helps relieve inflammation, and ledocaine has an anesthetic effect. The effect of the use of candles can be observed almost immediately. After the introduction of suppositories into the anus, the itching subsides, pain disappears.
In addition to hemorrhoids, Gepazolon suppositories are widely used for anal eczema, fistula, thrombophlebitis. The medicine is not used for tuberculosis infection of the anorectal region. Contraindications also include the period of pregnancy and lactation, children's age up to 12 years.
Candles must be inserted into a pre-cleaned anus 1 piece twice a day. The course of therapy is 7 days.
Procto-Glivenol
Despite the high cost, this drug is also popular. For one package of candles you will have to pay about 450 rubles. The medication is widely used in the treatment of external and internal hemorrhoids, as is the Proctosedil medicine. The difference is that Procto-Glivenol suppositories, under the supervision of a specialist, can be used from the second trimester of pregnancy, as well as during lactation.
Hemorrhoids are an insidious disease, the treatment of which should not be postponed. To remove unpleasant symptoms, it is quite possible to use Proctosedil suppositories. Instructions for use, analogues, reviews of the drug - this information should definitely be studied before starting a course of therapy. To begin treatment without consulting a specialist is only in emergency cases.