Thrombogenesis in hemorrhoidal cones is a fairly common complication of the disease, which is observed in patients at later stages. The occurrence of hemorrhoids is caused by a large number of reasons, and therefore both men and women at different ages suffer from the disease.
In this case, combined drugs are used in the treatment, including suppositories with heparin, which have analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects, dissolve blood clots in strangulated nodes.
Pharmacological effect of heparin on the background of hemorrhoids, indications
Substance such as heparin is an anticoagulant, that is, an element that prevents blood clotting. The drug was first isolated from liver cells in the early twentieth century, hence its name. The substance easily penetrates through the mucous membranes into the body, producing a therapeutic effect. Candles with heparin are used as a medication for hemorrhoids due to the effect they produce: they relieve burning and itching, swelling in the anus area oninitial stage. The anesthetic component in the composition of the suppositories suppresses the pain syndrome, reduces discomfort, the action of blood thinning minimizes the possibility of thrombosis, improves blood flow, due to which the hemorrhoids resolve.
Acts as a prophylactic that prevents the formation of bumps. It should be noted that for the pharmacological industry, heparin is synthesized from the internal organs (intestinal mucosa, lungs, liver) of cattle. Its natural origin is the key to reduced toxicity.
Varieties of suppositories: names and cost of the most popular remedies
The pharmaceutical industry produces several types of hemorrhoid suppositories, the therapeutic effect of which is based on the application of the characteristics of sodium heparin. Different drugs may have different auxiliary components, but the method of use and side effects are the same for everyone. The following names of heparin suppositories are listed in ascending order of retail value. The list includes only a few names from the rectal hemorrhoid medicines presented on the pharmacy shelves:
- Drug "Gepatrombin G". In addition to sodium heparin, it includes lauromacrogol and prednisone. It has an anesthetic, anti-inflammatory effect, improves blood flow in the nodes and their further resorption. It costs from 180 to 220 rubles for ten suppositories.
- "Nigepan". They are used to get rid of hemorrhoids due to the benzocaine and heparin sodium included in the candles. These components in the complex reduce burning and itching, swelling, a feeling of fullness in the anus, anesthetize, prevent thrombosis and blood stasis. The price is from 210 to 250 rubles for ten candles.
- Gepazolone. They are an analogue of "Hepatrombin G", similar in effect. The difference lies in the fact that the anesthetic lauromacrogol was replaced with a more well-known lidocaine. The cost is from 250 to 280 rubles for ten suppositories.
- Suppositories with heparin "Proctosan". It includes lidocaine, bufexamac, titanium dioxide and bismuth subgallate. The last two substances have a drying local and wound-healing effect, lidocaine acts as an anesthetic. Price - from 350 to 400 rubles for ten candles.
- Proctosedyl M. It contains framycetin, esculoside, butamben, benzocaine and hydrocortisone. A positive effect is felt after the first minute of use, the hormonal substances in the preparation exclude long-term treatment with it. The cost is from 400 to 430 rubles for twenty suppositories with heparin.
The names of the listed funds are known to many.
How fast does it take effect?
Reviews of patients about different types of drugs indicate that on the third day after their use, there is a decrease in pain and discomfort. Significantly reduced itching, burningand puffiness, further use eliminates hemorrhoids and is a prevention for their appearance in the future. The low price and a fairly small number of contraindications make heparin suppositories a drug available to almost all people who need treatment. This is why these products are so popular.
Instructions for suppositories with heparin
The fight against hemorrhoids with heparin suppositories is carried out according to a scheme identical to the introduction of other rectal suppositories:
- before the procedure, you need to empty the intestines and carry out hygiene procedures;
- then, in the position lying on your side or standing, insert the candle, previously pulled out of the protective shell;
- lie down for at least an hour for the effect of the drug to begin.
It is important to know that after dissolving the suppository, it must be prevented from flowing out through the anus, so the best option would be to use it before bedtime, when the person will not get out of bed in the near future. Candles are administered 1-2 times a day (in the morning and evening) for a month. If you need an individual adjustment of the treatment regimen, a doctor's consultation is required.
Contraindications and possible side effects
Contraindications to the use of sodium heparin suppositories include the patient's individual sensitivity to the composition of the drug. Heparin, which is part of the funds, can cause allergic reactions in patients who are especially sensitive to it, up to hives and itching of the skin. NeedIt should be noted that competent therapeutic tactics for hemorrhoids and a timely consultation with a doctor will help to avoid possible complications, reduce the likelihood of a possible negative impact.
The use of heparin drugs is unsafe for bleeding hemorrhoids. By reducing the formation of blood clots, suppositories affect the clotting system, which can cause external and internal bleeding, as well as bruising. Patients with low coagulability are contraindicated in the use of drugs containing heparin in the treatment of hemorrhoids at any stage of the pathology development.
Is it allowed to use during pregnancy?
Due to the non-toxicity of heparin suppositories and the absence of hormonal components, the drug is safe for use during pregnancy.
Patients in position with the appearance of pathology should consult with a specialist who monitors the process of bearing a baby, together with him determine the need for the use of heparin suppositories, based on tests to minimize the likelihood of side effects in the body. Although heparin suppositories are highly effective in the treatment of hemorrhoids, the use of medication alone will not be enough.
Tips
It is very important to combine wellness measures: balance your menu for the proper functioning of the gastrointestinal tract, do moderate physical activity, appropriate for your he alth group and age, give up bad habits,provoking the disease, lead a he althy lifestyle.
Analogues
Heparin suppositories have quite a few analogues used for hemorrhoids. For example, Relief candles contain shark liver oil and phenylephrine hydrochloride, but they are no less effective.
Other analogues: Venabos, Troxevasin Neo, Venitan Forte, Trombless Plus, Venolife, Trombless, Lyoton, Lavenum, Contractubex, Dolobene etc.
Now the names and instructions for the use of heparin suppositories have become known to many.
