Relief ointment. Instructions for use, price, reviews, analogues

Relief Ointment is quite effective drug for the treatment of inflammatory diseases. Instructions for use requires a preliminary expert advice before the course starts. To obtain stable results is necessary to observe all the advice of a doctor.

Indications for use

The pharmaceutical preparation has several medicinal properties, but its main purpose is to facilitate the condition of patients suffering from various forms of hemorrhoids. In this case the drug is effective in the treatment of the outer form of the disease and internal hemorrhoids, being treated for a long time, often complicated.

Additionally, the medicament is used in the formation of different depths anal fissures, inflammatory foci in the anus. The active substance medications not only reduces inflammation, but also stimulates the regeneration of tissues, as well as eliminates the itching in the anus. The last symptom is observed quite frequently in patients of all ages.

An additional feature of the product is considered to relieve pain in the acute stage of hemorrhoids. Manifestation seriously affects the quality of life of the patient, so reducing its intensity helps a person to easily move the acute phase. The ointment is also used to prevent the development of complications in advanced stage of disease.

It should be noted that the analgesic, anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect of the medicine it can be used in the formation of abrasions, cuts and superficial wounds on the skin.

Unusual use of ointments found in cosmetics, as many women use it as a means of wrinkles, claiming that the product is better than expensive creams and masks copes with task.

Doctors and professional beauticians pretty skeptical, believe that such a use of the drug is not allowed. However, this does not stop women who want to restore skin smoothness and freshness.

Structure

Relief Ointment, instructions for use which should be carefully studied before using drugs, contains in its structure the main active component, and a few extra ingredients.

As the basic substance acts phenylephrine hydrochloride. It is this component has anti-inflammatory, analgesic light recycling properties.

In addition, as a part of, there are other substances that also provide a therapeutic effect:

1. Natural mineral oil, providing a soothing effect.
2. Petrolatum and paraffin, giving the ointment necessary consistency for convenient use.
3. Thyme oil is usual, has a slight antiseptic and soothing effect.
4. White beeswax, known for its emollient and protective properties.
5. Corn oil having softening and regenerating action.
6. Tocopherol - a unique vitamin with anti-inflammatory, regenerating and softening properties.

As additional synthetic ingredients in the composition of the drug present lanolin, glycerol and benzoic acid. The medicine also contains methyl parahydroxybenzoate and special purified water. These components do not have a therapeutic effect, but acts as a preservative for the preservation of the therapeutic properties throughout the entire shelf life of the ointment.

In what form is available

The drug is available in the form of ointments for external application. The composition has a yellowish tint, is homogeneous and does not contain impurities. The smell of the ointment several specific, but does not cause disgust.

The medicament is packaged in aluminum tubes of 28.4 g Each tube is individually carton, it necessarily comes with instruction manual and an applicator for rectal administration of the drug. Cost ointment starts from 200 rubles. and it depends on the spread of the region.

It is worth noting that also produced Relief rectal suppositories, used for running an internal hemorrhoid. They are packaged in a plastic contour of 6 pieces of the cell. The box 2 can be of plate, i.e. 12 suppositories. The price of drugs is about 300 rubles. per pack.

pharmacodynamics

Relief Ointment, instructions for use which is always attached to the tube, and has a strong anti-inflammatory and vasoconstrictor effects. This reduces blood flow to the site of inflammation, which helps eliminate swelling. For external hemorrhoids, these properties are considered major.

Thus drug simultaneously eliminates itching, which often depletes patients and worsens the disease and delays healing of cracks. Natural ingredients in the composition of medicines help reduce the negative impact on the unprotected and damaged rectal mucosa.

Tocopherol in the composition of ointment stimulates recovery of mucosal cells, which reduces the course of treatment and helps the patient to quickly return to a habitual rhythm of life. Ordinary thyme oil is considered a good natural antiseptic, further softens the area of ​​inflammation, which helps prevent re-cracking anus.

With regular use of ointments tissue regeneration process becomes intense, after a few days indicated a positive effect, provided natural and synthetic complex components. It is worth noting that the presence in the lanolin and petroleum jelly has an additional softening effect.

Pharmacokinetics

The pharmacokinetics of the drug was studied in some detail. After application of the ointment in the inflammation area is fairly rapid absorption of it, due to the abundance in the affected area of ​​the mucous membranes. In this absorption into the systemic circulation passage provided with a slight short course.

If the patient severe external hemorrhoids with plenty of anal fissures, the number of applications per day is increased, which increases the level of active ingredients in the systemic circulation.

Experts note the presence of the main substances in the blood 2-3 hours after the application. Despite the active absorption of the drug, its active substances do not accumulate in the liver and other tissues, even with frequent and prolonged use.

Thanks to this medication do not have a negative impact on the internal organs and the patient's system. After penetrating into the blood active substances are excreted in the urine for several hours after cessation of use. Patients with kidney disease severe during the evacuation of several components increases, but it does not cause complications.

application

Relief Ointment is used to treat various forms of hemorrhoids in young and middle-aged patients. Instructions for use requires a preliminary diagnostic examination, allowing to specify the diagnosis and the extent of tissue damage.

For children up to 18 years

Medications used to treat patients aged over 12 years. Young children ointment is not assigned. Despite this, in the pediatric practice there are cases when you need to use this particular drug. It is worth noting that this is done under supervision.

Instructions for use involves applying ointment from 2 to 4 times a day to the affected area after the preliminary hygienic procedures. In most cases, the child needs help from their parents, especially in the case of rectal administration.

To this end, an applicator attached to the ointment is put on the neck of the tube. Then a small amount of the drug is extruded directly into the rectum.

The duration of the therapeutic course depends on the extent of damage the rectal mucosa. Usually 7-10 days is sufficient to obtain a pronounced therapeutic effect. If necessary, a decision on the extension of the course takes the doctor. Self-nomination is categorically counter medications.

In the presence of a means of anal fissures is applied to the lesion 3 times a day. However, in a case where the child often empties intestine, ointment applied after each pre-defecation and anus toilet. Duration of the course - from 7 to 14 days.

adult

The medicament is administered to adult patients with hemorrhoids and anal fissures. Severity of the condition does not matter, because the drug helps to eliminate even the acute symptoms.

Standard scheme involves the use of means after a preliminary examination for 1-2 weeks, depending on the state of neglect.

Patient at home is recommended to perform the following actions:

1. Visit lavatory before application of the drug.
2. Open tube of ointment and attach the applicator to the neck. If you want to topical application, the applicator is not attached.
3. After that, the patient should gently apply the medicine in a small amount to an area of ​​inflammation. When administered topically to rub medicine should not be.
4. If the agent is applied after a bowel movement, it is necessary to previously conduct hygiene anus.
5. After application do not just wear underwear, should be given the means to soak for 5-7 minutes.

Repeat manipulation requires about 2 to 4 times a day, after each defecation. The duration of the treatment course is 7-14 days. If necessary, it is recommended extension of the patient to seek professional.

For pregnant

Relief Ointment, instructions for use which is to look closely, is not used in the treatment of pregnant and lactating women. This is due to the active suction of active ingredients in the systemic circulation after the application of medication.

The active compounds can pass through the placental barrier and passes into breast milk. That is why the medicine is not used for these patients. However, in some cases, a specialist decides on the appointment of the drug if the potential benefits of its use exceeds possible damage.

Treatment in this case should take place under strict medical supervision.

for elderly

elderly patients medication is appointed in the same way as young people. It is necessary to pre-examine the patient to make sure there are no contraindications and does not provoke complications.

Maximum treatment for such patients should not exceed 2 weeks. This is due to the possible negative effect of the active substance after its absorption into the systemic circulation.

It should also be noted that the elderly ointment should not be applied independently. In most cases, they do wrong manipulation, which does not provide a means of therapeutic action.

Apply the drug should be not more than 4 times a day in a small amount after prior anus toilet. When the complications you should immediately discontinue use and consult a specialist.

Contraindications

Despite the effectiveness of the means to use it is not always allowed. Considered an absolute contraindication allergy to any component of the formulation or the tendency to similar manifestations in history.

Other contraindications include the following:

1. Granulocytopenia in young and elderly patients.
2. Thromboembolism severe to severe symptoms and risk of complications.
3. Hyperthyroidism.
4. Uncontrolled hypertension.
5. Diabetes first type.
6. During pregnancy and breastfeeding.

In addition, the drug is not prescribed to patients who suffer from chronic allergic reactions in the acute stage. Use of funds may provoke complications.

Overdose

overdose using funds are not available, because it is mainly used externally and in a small amount absorbed into the bloodstream. However, in some cases, a means of provoking severe symptoms.

Most often provokes an overdose of urticaria, which is manifested as severe itching and burning sensation in the area of ​​application. Among the common symptoms of a rash can be identified around the site of application of the drug, as well as tearing, which tells about the aggravation of the state.

Sometimes long-term use drugs develop angioedema. In this case, the patient's condition deteriorates, there is swelling of the mucous membranes of the throat, which can trigger asthma. When the overdose symptoms should discontinue use of the funds and seek medical advice.

Side effects

In patients who are misusing medication or exceed the dosage will certainly develop side effects. However, even when applying the ointment under the scheme and compliance with all the recommendations of their occurrence can not be excluded.

Common side effects:

1. The rash on the skin in the area of ​​drug application.
2. Pain in the anus, aggravated by sharp movements and physical activities.
3. Burning during stool.
4. Isolation of blood from anal fissures.

In most cases side effects are manifested in the form of local irritation and burning, only occasionally joining the common symptoms of headache, and weakness.

Such manifestations are the result of long-term uncontrolled use of the ointment without a prescription.

With the development of adverse reactions should immediately stop the use of drugs, clear the affected area from the remnants of the ointment and seek medical attention if symptoms persist for a long time.

drug interactions

Relief Ointment, instruction manual which is recommended for scrutiny before use it not recommended to combine with other medicines, aimed at eliminating symptoms of hemorrhoids. Do not use ointment and suppositories Relief at the same time.

Experts do not recommend to combine ointment drugs to lower blood pressure, as well as antidepressants. The active drug component reduces efficiency of the use of such medicaments, which may adversely affect the patient's condition.

It should be noted that the simultaneous use of Relief and antihypertensive agents may increase the likelihood of developing a hypertensive crisis since last less effective. A better option would be self-administered ointment without additional external means.

Conditions and terms

The drug after the acquisition must be stored out of reach of children. The maximum period of 2 years from date of manufacture. The maximum temperature should not exceed +27 C.

It is not necessary to keep the cream in the refrigerator, as this may affect the chemical composition. For this reason, the drug is not stored in a location where there is access to direct sunlight.

Conditions of supply of pharmacies

The drug does not require a doctor's prescription for purchase at the pharmacy. In some cases, it becomes a problem because patients become self ointment without the prior survey.

analogs

If it is impossible to use the original medicine specialist selects his replacement with a similar composition and therapeutic properties.

Name	Release form and price	Features
Proctosedyl	Ointment and rectal suppositories, price starts from 280 rubles.	Remedy for hemorrhoids various forms and degrees of severity. As part of the present hydrocortisone and other components that influence expression. Prescribe medication in advanced form of the disease in patients of all ages. The ointment is applied to the affected area 2 to 4 times a day for 2 weeks
Gemorol	The ointment is based on natural ingredients, the cost is about 1000 rubles.	As part of the drug has an extract of horse chestnut, as well as an extract of nettle and propolis. This combination helps provide anti-inflammatory and regenerative effect. Means assigned adult patients with mild hemorrhoids, helping to quickly cope with the symptoms of the disease. The treatment course is 10-14 days, the ointment should be applied three times a day
Relief Ultra	Rectal suppositories, the price is 500 rubles. 12 pieces	Candles contain cocoa butter beans, and hydrocortisone as an active ingredient. They have a more pronounced effect than Relief ointment, so given to patients who do not help ordinary ointments and creams. You must enter 1 suppository into the rectum daily for 2 weeks

Any of the analogs must be assigned to a specialist after the test. Not recommended to purchase a substitute for your own.

Many patients notice its effectiveness and speed Relief ointment, even after several days of use. Only a small number of patients consider the drug ineffective, since it does not help to cope with the symptoms of the disease. There is also a category of patients who after applying the ointment develops an allergic reaction. Such patients respond negatively about the vehicle.

Relief Ointment - a popular and effective remedy for hemorrhoids, which is often prescribed to patients of different sex and age. Instructions for use helps to use a medicine, but doctors do not recommend doing this without establishing an accurate diagnosis and the extent of tissue damage.

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