Ichthyol suppositories - effective and safe care for hemorrhoids

When inflammation of the hemorrhoids can manifest numerous symptoms: bleeding, itching, pain.

Some patients have other problems, they can be eliminated and cured which can be medicated, especially if there is an initial or 2nd stage of the disease.

Now proctologists prescribe different medications that ease the patient's condition, shortening the duration and severity of the disease.

When an early stage of the disease is identified, treatment can be completely eliminated without using radical methods such as surgical excision of hemorrhoids.

Treatment of illness

Treatment of external and internal hemorrhoids can be carried out in a conservative manner, which includes the use of special candles.

Rectal suppositories act on the hemorrhoidal node, quickly absorbed into the blood.

This dosage form is convenient in use, suppositories are inserted into the anus.

This dosage form has no contraindications, therefore candles may be given to children and pregnant women.

Often used for the treatment of hemorrhoids and male diseases( prostatitis, etc.) are candles with ichthyol, which have good efficacy, act on the tissue of the anal passage with the expansion of veins or hemorrhoids.

Candles with ichthyol are also used in the treatment of prostatitis, healing of anal fissures, elimination of inflammation of the rectum.

Effects of ichthyol suppositories on the body

Ichthyol suppositories have a dense consistency and a torpedo shape. The color of the suppository is dark brown with a characteristic odor.

They contain 10-20% of the active ingredient( ichthyol) and form-building components( vitepsol).Each package contains 10 pieces of candles. The drug is stored in a dark, dry place at a temperature of no more than 20 degrees for 2 years.

Ichthyol suppositories are local anti-inflammatory agents for analgesic, antiseptic and keratoplastic action.

The main active ingredient is ichthyol( ichthamol), characterized by the following medicinal properties:

• with pain relief in case of exacerbation of the disease;
• reduced edema;
• normalization of blood circulation in inflamed tissues;
• elimination of inflammation;
• by venotonic action from vascular wall strengthenings;
• is a disinfectant antiseptic for infected tissues.

All these characteristics make ichthyol suppositories irreplaceable in the treatment of hemorrhoids. Their action lasts 12-24 hours, so at the initial stage of the disease 1 candle is introduced per day.

As a result of rectal use, ichthyol has an irritant effect on mucous membranes, increases blood flow in the pelvic area.

This greatly increases the metabolism, eliminating inflammation and healing small cracks. The patient does not immediately notice the effectiveness of the remedy, since it does not possess an aggressive character and requires systematic use.

When exposed to the skin, a slight irritation of the nerve endings is observed, the appearance of reflexes that change the tissue trophism. Denaturation of protein molecules is caused.

What helps candles?

In proctology indications for the use of the drug include:

• inflammation of the hemorrhoids;
• internal hemorrhoids;
• presence of cracks in the anus.

In addition to proctologic use, ichthyol suppositories can be used in the therapy of gynecological diseases( inflammation of the ovaries, uterus, cervix, colpitis, vaginosis), in urology( prostatitis) and in inflammation of the pelvic organs.

Instructions for use

Ichthyol suppositories are used rectally, the standard daily dose for hemorrhoids is 1-2 suppositories per day.

It is better to use the remedy in the evening hours before going to bed, as at night there is a strong effect of the nervous parasympathetic system on regeneration, which increases the effectiveness of the candles.

Before using candles, empty the bowels or make a cleansing enema, then perform hygiene procedures. The anal opening is washed with soapy warm water and dried with a soft cloth.

A special film is removed from the candle, after which it is gently injected into the rectum. This needs to be done quickly, since the suppository can melt.

After the introduction of the drug, it is advisable to lie on your back for 30 minutes, during this time the agent will melt and dissolve in the body. The duration of treatment is determined by the doctor.

Special instructions

The preparation should not be used concomitantly with products containing iodine or heavy metal salts( copper, zinc, lead, aluminum, etc.), vegetable alkaloids.

During pregnancy and lactation, the use of candles with ichthyol is not prohibited, therefore such medications are prescribed in the therapy of gynecological diseases during these periods. Candles are also prescribed for young children and newborns.

Allergic manifestations are observed in a low ratio( in 0.1% of patients).

If the storage conditions of the medicine do not match, its therapeutic effect is lost. This may change the coloration, odor or consistency of the candles. It is necessary to abstain from using such candles.

Overdose and side effects of

No side effects were observed with the drug. Several cases of individual intolerance have been established, which is why the drug was abruptly abolished.

Allergy is possible, which is characterized by a rash, swelling and itching of the skin. In this case, it is necessary to stop the use, take an antihistamine.

If the drug has been used enterally, the patient is washed with the stomach as soon as possible after consuming the drug.

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Available to each

In pharmacies, the price of ichthyol suppositories in different dosages and forms is in the range of 40-145 rubles.

The analogues of suppositories with ichthyol include the following suppositories: Prostatilen, Longidasa, Diclofenac, Voltaren, Prostopinum, Metiluracil.

An analogue of the active ingredient is ichthyol ointment.