Instructions for the use of heparin ointment for hemorrhoids

Composition and description of heparin ointment

Heparin ointment is a combination drug; it is an anticoagulant that should be used externally. The product is a homogeneous mass of jelly-like consistency, white with a slight yellowish tint, without a pronounced odor.

The main active component of the ointment is the substance heparin; it is released gradually after applying the product to damaged areas of the skin or mucous membrane and has an antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory effect.

With regular use of the ointment, hemorrhoids begin to dissolve and shrink, new ones do not form.

Additional components of the drug:

1. Benzocaine - 1 g. It contains 40 mg, it has an analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect, helps eliminate itching, burning and discomfort in the anal area.
2. Benzyl nicotinate – it contains 0.8 mg per 1 g. ointment, it relieves inflammation and dilates blood vessels, helping to reduce swelling and blood stagnation.

At the pharmacy, the drug can be purchased in aluminum tubes of different sizes - 1 and 25 g. The tubes are packed in cardboard boxes and instructions for use of the medicine are included.

Composition of the drug and description of components

Heparin ointment is a homogeneous gel-like mass of white-yellow color, packaged in aluminum tubes of 10 and 25 grams.

This drug is a combination drug, since it contains three active ingredients, namely: heparin, anesthesin and benzene ester of nicotinic acid.

Most of all heparin ointment contains heparin, which belongs to direct anticoagulants. Under the influence of this substance, already formed blood clots are dissolved and the formation of new ones is prevented by reducing the level of fibrin in the blood.

Anesthesin or benzocaine is a local anesthetic that disrupts the transmission of signals from pain receptors to the cerebral cortex.

Nicotinic acid benzyl ester dilates blood vessels, which will facilitate the rapid penetration of other components of the heparin ointment into the tissue.

The auxiliary composition of the drug is represented by glycerin, purified water, petroleum jelly, stearin D, vegetable oil and other substances that maintain the shape of the drug, facilitate the absorption of the main ingredients and soften the skin.

Indications and contraindications

When treating external hemorrhoids, the positive effect of using the ointment is most noticeable. The slight thinning of the blood under the influence of the drug helps to quickly relieve pain. Heparin ointment relieves inflammation of hemorrhoids and helps with bumps that appear after childbirth. It helps reduce symptoms until they disappear completely.

Treatment of internal hemorrhoids with Heparin cream requires a more careful approach, because too large lumps that form on the veins interfere with normal bowel movements. With constipation, feces can injure him, even cause bleeding, which will intensify under the influence of the anticoagulant.

Before starting a course of treatment, Heparin cream should be tested by applying a small amount to the inner surface of the elbow. Severe redness or swelling indicates an allergic reaction to the drug, and then it should be abandoned in favor of other remedies.

In addition to individual intolerance to the individual components included in its composition, the ointment has other contraindications related to the ability to prevent the formation of blood clots. These are peptic ulcers, liver cirrhosis, menstruation, high blood pressure. Heparin drugs should not be used by patients with blood clotting problems. They should not be applied to areas of the body with damaged skin, ulcers or signs of necrosis.

Heparin ointment can be used during pregnancy, since the drug does not have a harmful effect on the fetus. However, women during pregnancy and breastfeeding are allowed to use the cream only after consulting a doctor, since some contraindications can only be identified as a result of laboratory tests. Since the drug affects the composition of the blood, it is not prescribed to children under 1 year of age.

Side effects

Unpleasant sensations associated with the use of ointment most often arise due to an overdose of the drug or individual intolerance to its components. Side effects are expressed in the form of skin reactions: rashes, redness or itching from irritation. Constantly exceeding the dose can cause bleeding.

Contraindications

Heparin and Heparin ointment are characterized by contraindications and restrictions for use.

1. Diseases accompanied by decreased blood clotting.
2. Necrosis of a hemorrhoid in a patient.
3. A woman's menstrual period.
4. Persistent arterial hypertension.
5. Peptic ulcer of the stomach and intestines.
6. Cirrhosis of the liver.
7. Pregnancy and childbirth, early postpartum period.

To familiarize yourself with the list of contraindications, read the manual and consult your doctor. The package of the drug contains detailed instructions for use. If you find any contraindications, please inform your doctor to adjust the treatment plan.

During pregnancy, you can use Heparin ointment if there is an increased risk of developing the disease - higher than the risk from using the drug. It is strictly contraindicated to use the substance if there is a threat of miscarriage.

It is not recommended to use Heparin ointment for severe bleeding of hemorrhoids or anal fissures. With a bleeding hemorrhoid, the use of ointment provokes severe bleeding from regional vessels.

Side effects

The ointment has mild side effects. This includes an allergic reaction. Before starting treatment for external hemorrhoids, it is recommended that you undergo a skin test before applying the medicine to the hemorrhoidal area.

Methods of applying ointment

Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids is applied with gloves

The product can be used to treat and prevent any diseases associated with the formation of blood clots and weakness of the walls of blood vessels. Therefore, Heparin ointment is used for bleeding hemorrhoids or during an exacerbation. It can be used to treat internal and external bumps and treat anal fissures.

Most often, Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids is used for external treatment of nodes and inflamed areas. To do this you need:

• Wash the area around the perineum thoroughly with plain soap without aromatic fragrances. The skin is slightly blotted with a clean towel so as not to injure the knot that appears.
• A small amount of the squeezed-out drug is applied to the painful area with clean fingers, carefully lubricating the entire area around the anus. At the same time, you should not press or rub the product on the cones.
• After application, you can put on underwear; no additional bandages are needed.

During bleeding or exacerbations, doctors recommend using it at least 3 times a day. This will help heal sphincter damage faster and stop the development of thrombosis.

Unlike many creams, Heparin ointment can be used rectally and replace suppositories with it. To do this, you need to stock up on sterile cotton wool or gauze. They are used to make small, convenient tampons onto which a little medicine is applied. They should be inserted into the anus as carefully as possible and left overnight.

This procedure can become a real “first aid” if inflammation and bleeding begins after bowel movement. The course of treatment for internal hemorrhoids should not exceed 14 days. It can be combined with other ointments and suppositories, and supplemented with washing with herbal decoctions.

Pharmacological action of the drug

The product acts as an anticoagulant. When the cream gets on the painful area, the active substance is absorbed into the blood and prevents the formation of blood clots, and also helps to dissolve already formed clots. Thrombosis of individual areas leads to even greater deformation of blood vessels and thinning of their walls.

Obstruction of natural renewal and stagnation of blood in the veins provokes the development of inflammation. This causes an increase in temperature, a feeling of fullness and pain in the rectum. Heparin ointment will help reduce and, with regular use, completely stop the inflammatory process during exacerbation of a chronic disease.

Even at the beginning of treatment, even before the visible symptoms of the disease disappear, benzocaine, which is part of Heparin cream, has a local anesthetic effect, greatly improving the patient’s condition. The use of this remedy shortens the period of the acute stage of the disease and accelerates the transition to the remission phase.

Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids is available in aluminum or polyethylene tubes containing 10 or 25 g of the drug. The content of active substances in 1 g of the drug: sodium heparin - 100 units, benzyl nicotinate - 0.8 mg, benzocaine - 40 mg.

Properties of the ointment

The ointment is a direct-acting anticoagulant, which is intended for external use only. The product is produced in tubes of 15 and 20 grams. The ointment contains the following components:

• Heparin. This is the main active substance that relieves inflammation and also promotes the resorption of blood clots. When heparin enters the affected area, it is absorbed into the blood and reduces the amount of protein fibrin in the body, which forms a blood clot. Thanks to it, the stickiness of cell membranes decreases and, as a result, the clot dissolves.
• Benzocaine. The product has an anesthetic effect and can significantly reduce pain in a short period of time. Its main active ingredients are petroleum jelly and glycerin.
• Benzyl nicotinate. This substance comes from nicotinic acid, which dilates the capillaries and veins of hemorrhoidal cones. Benzyl nicotinate also promotes rapid absorption of heparin into the blood.

Instructions for use

Depending on the type of disease, Heparin cream should be applied to the skin directly above the affected area (for external hemorrhoids) or a tampon soaked in the drug should be inserted rectally (internal hemorrhoids). The product consumption is 1-1.5 g. Before using the drug, you need to visit the toilet and perform the necessary hygiene procedures. A slight, quickly passing burning sensation shortly after applying the cream should not be considered a manifestation of an allergic reaction.

The duration of treatment with Heparin ointment is from 3 to 14 days for internal hemorrhoids, from 3 to 7 days for external hemorrhoids. If the product is used for a longer period of time, it is necessary to regularly monitor blood clotting. Similar monitoring is carried out during treatment:

• pregnant women;
• women over 65 years of age;
• patients who take medications that affect the hematopoietic system;
• patients using the drug on large areas of the body.

Compatibility with other drugs

When using Heparin ointment, you cannot use medications of the tetracycline group, anti-inflammatory drugs (non-steroidal), or a number of antihistamines (H-1 receptors). The product showed poor compatibility with alcohol. The interval between drinking alcohol and using the drug should be at least 1 day for a one-time use, and at least 15 days for a course of treatment.

Heparin ointment, instructions for use (Method and dosage)

Instructions for use of Heparin ointment for phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

For post-infusion/post-injection phlebitis , as well as for the treatment of thrombophlebitis of the superficial veins, the ointment 2-3 times a day is applied in a thin layer to the affected area and gently rubbed into the skin. To treat an area with a diameter of 3-5 cm, 0.5-1 g of the drug is enough. Treatment usually lasts from 3 to 7 days.

Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids

In case of exacerbation of chronic hemorrhoids, the ointment is applied directly to the inflamed hemorrhoids on a linen or calico pad, which is then fixed with a bandage.

Reviews indicate that another way of using the drug is no less effective - in the form of tampons: the tampon is soaked in ointment and then inserted into the anus.

to use Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids daily 2 or 3 times a day until the inflammation disappears. Treatment lasts no more than 10 days.

Hemorrhoids are a fairly common occurrence during pregnancy , but it should be remembered that pregnant women are allowed to use any medications only with the approval of a doctor.

Heparin ointment for varicose veins

For varicose veins , the drug is especially effective in the early stages of the disease, when spider veins and dilated veins are just beginning to appear: the product reduces pain, relieves the feeling of heaviness, redness, itching and swelling, accelerates the resorption of already formed blood clots and prevents the formation of new ones, and normalizes microcirculation.

The medicine should be applied to the area of ​​altered blood vessels daily 3 times a day for 2 weeks.

Contraindications for use in varicose veins ( varicose veins ) are the presence of open ulcers or any other damage to the skin, as well as known intolerance to any drug from the group of local anesthetics.

Heparin ointment for bruises

Heparin is considered one of the most effective remedies for bruises. Having an anticoagulant effect , it accelerates the resorption of blood clots formed under the skin and improves the condition of capillaries.

The benzyl ester of nicotinic acid contained in Heparin ointment has a vasodilating effect, thereby improving the absorption of heparin . The local anesthetic benzocaine helps relieve pain.

Method of using ointment for bruises: the course of treatment heparin -containing agents ranges from 5 to 15 days. The ointment is applied to the site of the injury/bruise 2-3 times a day and gently rubbed into the skin.

Almost all the reviews that can be read on forums about Heparin ointment are positive: the product copes with subcutaneous hematomas in 2-4 days.

Why is Heparin ointment used in cosmetology?

Many pharmaceutical products are quite successfully used to eliminate certain cosmetic defects. Since the main indications for the use of Heparin ointment are VVR, hemorrhoids , mastitis , bruises, the question naturally arises, why can the drug be used in cosmetology?

For the face, ointment is used as a remedy:

• from wrinkles;
• for acne;
• from bags under the eyes.

One of the signs that a person has impaired blood flow is swelling . And they are especially noticeable under the eyes, since the skin in this place is very thin and delicate. Swelling is often accompanied by darkening of the skin.

To get rid of this problem, you should apply Heparin ointment under the eyes once a day: with your fingertips, lightly patting the skin, and not too close to the mucous membrane.

Important! For the face, the drug is used only after testing for allergies to it. To check the tolerability of the product, apply it to the inside of the wrist or elbow and observe the reaction.

The ointment relieves inflammation well and reduces pain in the affected area. Due to these properties, it is sometimes used as a remedy for acne. For this purpose, the drug is applied to the face in a thin layer 3 times a day until the inflammation completely goes away.

In the same way, the drug is used to treat rosacea .

As a remedy for wrinkles, Heparin ointment is used 2 times a day. Apply it with light massage movements without stretching the skin (especially around the eyes). The anti-aging properties of heparin are most likely due to its absorbent and anti-edematous properties.

Reviews about the use of the facial product allow us to conclude that it is impossible to radically solve the problem of wrinkles that have already appeared with the help of the drug. However, it is able to prevent the emergence of new ones and stop the development of existing ones.

Is it worth the rush?

Manifestations of the disease are not always pronounced, so at the first symptoms of hemorrhoids, it does not always make sense to immediately purchase expensive, potent medications at the pharmacy:

• Mild discomfort in the anal area and unpleasant sensations during defecation can be mitigated by inexpensive and effective Heparin ointment;
• Sharp pain in the rectum, radiating to the groin and spreading to the lower abdomen, can be calmed with more effective means (Relief Advance, Proctosan, Aurobin, Procto-Glivenol are suitable);
• Progressive inflammation may require treatment with creams that include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) - Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, however, provided that the skin and mucous membranes in the anus are not damaged;
• Involvement of the skin area around the anus in the inflammatory process requires the use of drugs with antibacterial activity (Vishnevsky ointment, Levomekol);
• For bleeding, ointments containing vasoconstrictor, venotonic, anti-inflammatory substances (Relief, Procto-Glivenol), as well as other dosage forms with hemostatic properties, help.

Are side effects possible when treating hemorrhoids with heparin ointment?

Side effects of the drug are extremely rare. Most often, patients experience local allergic reactions to the components of the ointment, including itching, swelling, redness and urticaria in the anus.

If you experience an allergy to the drug, you must immediately stop using it, take any antiallergic medication and contact your doctor to adjust the treatment.

To avoid allergies, before treating hemorrhoids with heparin ointment, you can conduct a sensitivity test. The essence of this test is to apply a drop of ointment to the skin of the inner surface of the forearm and wait 20 minutes. If during this time you experience itching, burning, urticaria or hyperemia, you should absolutely not use the product.

Description and properties of heparin ointment

This is a combined drug with antithrombotic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, white in color with a slight yellowish tint, odorless, available in tubes of 10 and 25 g.

It includes:

• Heparin, which, when released from the ointment, stops inflammation and reduces the level of fibrin (protein, the basis of the blood clot) in the blood. Cells lose the ability to stick together, thrombus formation stops, and over time it completely resolves.
• Benzocaine is a powerful anesthetic that can eliminate pain in a short time.
• Benzyl nicotinate dilates superficial blood vessels, thereby allowing heparin to be absorbed into the blood more quickly.

Heparin ointment is also used to treat:

• Inflammation in hemorrhoids that occurs after childbirth
• Vein thrombophlebitis
• Trophic ulcers
• Elephantiasis
• Superficial mastitis
• Injuries and bruises of tendons, joints, muscles
• Edema, hematomas, infiltrates

Methods of using heparin ointment for hemorrhoids

Depending on the form of the disease, it is used in the following ways:

• For internal hemorrhoids, a gauze swab is soaked in ointment and inserted into the anus.
• External hemorrhoids are treated by applying gauze or cloth with ointment to the affected area, after which the bandage is secured with a bandage or other means.
• The bumps can be lubricated after each bowel movement, after washing the anus with water.

The first two methods are recommended to be used before bedtime. The course of treatment depends on the stage of hemorrhoids and can last up to 2 weeks. Usually during this time the acute stage of the disease passes.

In the case of internal hemorrhoids, it is preferable to use the drug in the form of suppositories (suppositories), for example Gepatrombin G.

Use of heparin ointment for hemorrhoids during pregnancy

Like any other drug, self-medication during this period is unacceptable. Although this ointment does not have any effect on the formation of the fetus, you should consult a specialist before using it, since its use is prohibited if:

• Hypersensitivity to the drug
• Ulcers and tissue necrosis near blood vessels
• Reduced blood clotting due to a low number of platelets in it
• After childbirth or abortion
• Threatened miscarriage

Compatibility of heparin ointment for hemorrhoids with other drugs

The effect of the drug is enhanced when taken simultaneously with aspirin, paracetamol (tablets for headaches, fever, joint pain), as well as Cardiomagnyl, Phenilin (increased bleeding occurs).

The activity of heparin is reduced:

• Nicotine from smoking cigarettes or cigarettes
• Antibiotics based on tetracycline
• Antiallergic (antihistamine) drugs
• Thyroid hormone – thyroxine
• Ergot preparations (often used to treat migraines and in gynecology)

Contraindications

Despite the good therapeutic effect, safety and lack of toxic effects of the drug on the human body, there are cases when it is not recommended to use heparin ointment for the treatment of hemorrhoids:

• Bleeding hemorrhoids
• Severe thrombosis
• Women's periods
• Diseases with low blood clotting
• Fissures of the anus and rectum

These restrictions are due to the fact that heparin thins the blood, and bleeding may become even more severe.

Other contraindications include:

• Period of hemorrhoidal necrosis
• Hypertonic disease
• Stomach or intestinal ulcer
• Boils and suppuration in the anus

In some cases, the use of heparin ointment can lead to itching and redness of the skin around the treated bumps, which indicates hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. In this case, it is not recommended to use the ointment so as not to aggravate the allergic reaction.

Features of treatment

To do this you need:

• Eliminate the causes of hemorrhoids
• Get rid of bad habits
• Try to move more, walk in the fresh air
• Avoid physical overexertion and lifting excessive weights
• Balance your diet: refuse foods containing many calories and give preference to vegetables, fruits, and dairy products
• Follow the diet recommended by your doctor

By following the above recommendations, you can eliminate the acute phase of the disease and prolong its remission.

How to apply?

For external hemorrhoids, heparin ointment is used as a compress. It should be applied to gauze or cloth and applied to the affected area. The compress is secured with a band-aid and placed before bed all night.

In the picture: a method of introducing ointment into the rectum using a tampon

For internal hemorrhoids (hemorrhoidal cones are located inside the rectum), it is used in the form of tampons: make a tampon from gauze, apply ointment to it and insert it into the anus.

It is recommended to do the procedure before bedtime . Leave the compress overnight, remove it in the morning, and wash the affected area with cool water.

Tampons with heparin ointment have the same effect as suppositories. The duration of treatment depends on the form and degree of the disease, as well as on the patient’s individual characteristics.

According to the instructions for use for hemorrhoids, the course of treatment with heparin ointment is at least 3 days and can last up to 2 weeks . The duration of therapy is prescribed by the attending physician.

Heparin ointment should only be applied to clean skin . When treating hemorrhoids, cool baths are used after defecation, after which the areas are lubricated with ointment. It should be applied to the affected area no more than 3 times a day.

Bleeding hemorrhoids involve bleeding during or after bowel movements. The cause is damage to the cones or anal fissure.

The use of this remedy in such cases is not recommended , since it has a blood-thinning effect.

Heparin ointment after surgery is most often recommended to patients as a regenerating drug that promotes rapid healing, relieving swelling and inflammation.

Fleming's ointment

A homeopathic remedy, which is a composition of specially selected and mixed plant components and chemicals in a strict ratio, is used in the treatment of various diseases, sometimes far from hemorrhoids (skin diseases, vasomotor rhinitis). This widespread use of Fleming ointment is explained by its versatility, because it:

1. Improves blood supply in the microcirculatory bed;
2. Increases immune defense;
3. Helps tissue respiration;
4. Prevents venous stagnation.

As a result of the action of a homeopathic ointment, in most cases one can hope to obtain an analgesic, bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, and drying effect.

Consisting of components of plant origin (calendula, aesculus, witch hazel), flavored with petroleum jelly, menthol, zinc oxide, glycosides, carotenoids and essential oil components (cineole, anethole), Fleming's ointment has a minimum of contraindications (individual intolerance), therefore it is approved for use not only during pregnancy, and even in early childhood (allowed from the age of two).

Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids

Heparin-containing ointments and gels. Their fundamental difference is the concentration of the main active component - heparin.

Thus, 1 g of heparin ointment includes 100 IU of heparin sodium salt, while lyoton - 1000 IU. The remaining drugs in this group usually contain from 400 to 500 IU of heparin per 1 g.

These products should be used 3-4 times a day. The main indication for their use should be acute thrombosis of hemorrhoids.

Lyoton gel has a high therapeutic effect, which is realized through four main mechanisms:

blocking thrombin biosynthesis;

reducing platelet aggregation;

reducing hyaluronidase activity by inhibiting the synthesis of arachidonic acid;

acceleration of endogenous fibrinolysis.

The use of the drug helps eliminate inflammatory reactions and regression of the thrombosed node. The use of Lyoton significantly accelerates the resorption of hematomas and inflammatory infiltrates after surgical interventions performed for hemorrhoids. During therapy with Lyoton-gel, there are usually no adverse reactions observed. As a rule, patients note a decrease in the severity of hemorrhoid symptoms such as swelling and hyperemia

Noteworthy is the ease of use of the drug, which after application is completely absorbed within a few minutes without contaminating clothing

Side effects of heparin ointment

More often, patients tolerate heparin well, without any negative manifestations. However, there may be side effects such as:

• itching;
• redness;
• hives.

If side effects do not appear, then the product can be used without fear.

It is advisable to alternate heparin ointment for external hemorrhoids with other remedies. It is recommended to use Troxevasin, Lyoton and Phlebodia for such purposes. It should also be taken into account that the effect of heparin lasts no more than eight hours.

How does heparin ointment work?

Heparin is released after application to the inflamed areas of the mucosa and begins to affect the composition and properties of the blood. The basis of a blood clot is fibrin, a protein that accumulates in cells during congestion. Heparin reduces its amount and prevents blood cells from sticking together. Heparin does not have any direct effect on the blood clot.

But since blood stagnation is eliminated and microcirculation in the tissues improves, the clot no longer enlarges or becomes inflamed, and over time, if the treatment is carried out correctly, it completely resolves on its own.

Benzyl nicotinate dilates blood vessels and capillaries and thereby promotes the rapid absorption of heparin and enhances its effect.

Benzocaine is a powerful local anesthetic that quickly relieves pain and brings the patient a feeling of relief.

The combination of these three active components allows you to effectively eliminate the most unpleasant manifestations of hemorrhoids and does not allow the disease to progress further. Treatment with heparin ointment is indicated for both acute and chronic hemorrhoids; for external hemorrhoids, it is more effective, as evidenced by patient reviews.

The general effect of the ointment for hemorrhoids is:

1. Relief of the inflammatory process. Inflammation of the hemorrhoids and surrounding tissues causes the patient's discomfort - itching and burning, a feeling of heaviness and bloating in the anus. With inflammation, the pain becomes more intense and the body temperature may rise.
2. Elimination of pain syndrome. The pain of hemorrhoids is simply excruciating; the patient cannot think of anything else. They are directly related to the inflammatory process, so if it stops, the pain goes away.
3. Prevention of blood clots. Hemorrhoids occur due to weakening of the walls of blood vessels, they lose elasticity and cannot fully perform their functions. As a result, the outflow of blood is disrupted, it accumulates in the plexus of veins, thickens and forms a blood clot. The ointment has a thinning effect and normalizes blood flow.

Reviews say that relief comes after the first use of the ointment, and if you continue systematic treatment, pain and discomfort go away without a trace, the nodes are reduced and retracted by eliminating the main cause of the disease - circulatory disorders and weakening of blood vessels.

The instructions for use of the drug also note the greatest effectiveness in the treatment of external hemorrhoids. The duration of action of the drug is not so long - up to eight hours.

Treatment of internal hemorrhoids is possible, but it is carried out with caution, since the nodes are located deep in the rectum and the patient does not see how they are located and what size. Often they are so large that the patient cannot have a bowel movement.

Hard feces can injure the inflamed nodes, after which they begin to bleed.

Since heparin ointment reduces blood clotting, it cannot be used in this case - it can provoke extensive bleeding.

Indications for use

Heparin ointment is considered one of the best potent medicines for hemorrhoids. This remedy helps very well with the primary symptoms of the disease. In the final stages of the disease, it is used in combination with other medications.

When the first symptoms of the disease appear, doctors recommend using heparin ointment for hemorrhoids

It is important not to miss the moment and start action on time. This will influence the degree of effectiveness of treatment of the disease

There is a chance to cure the disease completely without allowing it to develop.

The following symptoms are the reason to start treatment:

• itching and burning that periodically occur in the anus;
• the appearance of pain, usually during or after bowel movements;
• swelling of hemorrhoids.

Timely treatment can eradicate the disease, preventing it from developing to pathological proportions. Therefore, when the first signs appear, you need to consult a doctor and find out how to treat the disease.

Heparin ointment for hemorrhoids is actively used to treat the symptoms of this complex disease. It can also be used to treat some other ailments. The drug is effective in treating:

• chronic hemorrhoids;
• acute hemorrhoids;
• external and internal hemorrhoids;
• postpartum inflamed nodes;
• thrombphlebitis;
• mastitis;
• hematomas.

The drug can also be used as a prophylactic against hemorrhoids.

For acute hemorrhoids, the ointment relieves pain and helps relieve swelling and inflammation from the nodes. By reducing pain, muscles relax and microcirculation improves. The ointment has a positive effect on sphincter tone.

The duration of treatment depends on the complexity of the disease. It is not recommended to use the product for more than two weeks. If there is no effect, you need to consult a doctor to prescribe another drug to treat hemorrhoids.

Treatment with heparin ointment

Traditionally, heparin ointment was prescribed to prevent the threat of blood clots during surgical interventions and to combat blood clots that had already formed. Currently, it is also used to eliminate blood clots in the cardiovascular system and for hemorrhoids.

The healing properties of heparin ointment

According to its purpose, heparin ointment is an anticoagulant, namely, a medicine that prevents thrombus formation in the circulatory system. This effect is achieved thanks to the active substance heparin contained in it, which works against the formation of fibrin - the basis of blood clots. It prevents platelets from forming clots and also treats swelling and inflammation in damaged areas. Due to this property, heparin is successfully used in the treatment of hemorrhoids as part of many antihemorrhoidal drugs. Other ingredients in heparin ointment help him: benzocaine and benzyl nicotinate.

As a result of the use of benzocaine, effective pain relief is achieved for hemorrhoids in the anorectal area. Benzyl nicotinate dilates blood vessels, which facilitates the penetration of heparin into tissues.

Indications for use

The use of heparin ointment is indicated:

• for diseases of the cardiovascular system, including varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis;
• with hemorrhoids accompanied by thrombosis of hemorrhoidal veins;
• for various injuries complicated by ruptures of blood vessels and hemorrhages;
• with inflammation of the walls of blood vessels, as well as surrounding tissues.

Contraindications and side effects

The use of heparin ointment is strictly prohibited in case of hypersensitivity to any of its ingredients, in case of ulcers and necrotic tissue changes in areas with affected blood vessels and in case of reduced blood clotting. During pregnancy and lactation, the drug can be prescribed only under constant medical supervision.

Using heparin ointment for too long or overdosing it leads to the risk of allergic manifestations on the skin. Occasionally, even progression of inflammation and swelling of the diseased area is possible.

Method of applying ointment, analogues

Only very strict adherence to all recommendations for the procedures for using antihemorrhoidal drugs will allow patients to obtain the expected effect and avoid any undesirable consequences. Treatment will have to be patient and persistent; in this case, the patient’s health is literally in his hands.

Before the procedure, it is necessary to empty the intestines, then apply a thin layer of ointment to the affected area of ​​the anorectal area with light massage movements. The procedure should be carried out 2-3 times daily, but not longer than 14 days in a row. It is strictly forbidden to lubricate open purulent lesions, as this can lead to infection entering the bloodstream along with heparin and spreading throughout the body.

Medicinal properties, composition

The active substance included in the drug is sodium heparin. This element allows you to improve blood circulation and tissue nutrition at the application site. Heparin reduces the number of blood cells that form blood clots (platelets), thereby reducing blood clotting.

Expert opinion

Shoshorin Yuri

General practitioner, site expert

It is known that the main reason for the development of hemorrhoids is stagnation in the blood vessels, the tendency to form blood clots and gluing of blood vessels. Heparin effectively copes with this situation, eliminating painful symptoms and the very cause of the development of the disease.

In addition to sodium heparin, the drug contains numerous excipients, such as:

1. Anesthesin, which has a local anesthetic effect that eliminates the painful manifestations of hemorrhoids;
2. Benzyl nicotinate allows the drug to be better absorbed and penetrate deeper into the skin. In addition, this element is also capable of thinning the blood, which helps reduce the risk of developing blood clots;
3. Vaseline and glycerin soothe the skin, moisturize it, restoring elasticity. These components also have an anti-edematous effect;
4. Benzocaine has an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect;
5. Peach oil relieves irritation and redness;
6. Additional auxiliary elements, such as water, emulsifiers, provide the appropriate consistency of the drug and facilitate its use and application.

Pharmacological properties

Heparin ointment is an effective remedy for the conservative treatment of hemorrhoids. The elements that make up the drug have an anti-inflammatory, analgesic effect, thin the blood well, eliminating congestion in the veins of the anus. This means that Heparin ointment effectively fights not only the symptoms of the disease, but also eliminates its cause, which makes the treatment most effective.

How to use ointment during pregnancy and after childbirth

During pregnancy, women may experience a variety of diseases and pathologies, the preconditions for which have never arisen before. This is due to a complete restructuring of metabolism and changes in hormonal levels. Hemorrhoids develop during pregnancy due to increased pressure on the rectum due to the growing fetus. The intestines may become pinched, causing blood to stagnate.

Changes in hormonal levels often provoke constipation, reducing intestinal motility, which additionally affects the development of the disease. Some people do not have hemorrhoids throughout pregnancy, but they arise during childbirth, due to strong pushing.

It is difficult to choose suitable medications for hemorrhoids for a pregnant woman, since most of them penetrate into the blood and can harm the development of the fetus or affect the course of pregnancy. Under no circumstances should you self-medicate either before or after childbirth - all prescriptions are made only by a doctor. Only after this can hemorrhoids be treated during pregnancy at home.

Heparin ointment, subject to dosage and application technology, can be used to treat hemorrhoids during pregnancy and lactation.

Reviews advise you to purchase the ointment immediately in a large package - the price is better, and the product will certainly be useful not only for the treatment of hemorrhoids. The average price for a small package in Moscow pharmacies is from 49 rubles, the price for a large package is from 75 rubles.

The doctor will tell you in the video in this article how useful and effective the drug is for hemorrhoids.

How to use heparin ointment for hemorrhoids

Self-use of the substance is prohibited. This will cause allergies, increasing inflammation and swelling. The hemorrhoidal lump will increase in size, the patient will feel severe pain. Contraindications are discussed with the therapist and identified.
The following types of heparin-based therapy are recommended:

• surface application;
• insertion of a tampon into the rectum;
• use of suppositories containing heparin.

The duration of therapy depends on the severity of the disease, the individual characteristics of the body, and the presence or absence of pregnancy. The minimum course is 3 days. But this is not enough to relieve the acute inflammatory reaction, reduce swelling, and reduce the risk of blood clot formation.

More often, doctors prescribe the medicine for 2 weeks or more, after which they conduct a second examination, eliminating the risk of changes in the blood system.

Preventive measures

Constipation is the main cause of hemorrhoids, and for women during pregnancy this is the main problem.

It is necessary to radically change the nutritional system, which will eliminate this inconvenience, and in addition, will have a beneficial effect on the well-being and intrauterine development of the fetus.

It is necessary to exclude from the diet:

1. smoked and canned products;
2. strong tea and coffee;
3. sour cream and butter;
4. rice;
5. flour products and chocolate.

Among cereals, it is better to give preference to oatmeal; it contains a large amount of fiber and has a laxative effect. It is better to replace fresh bread with bran bread, and sunflower oil with olive or flaxseed oil.

You need to eat vegetables every day:

• zucchini;
• cucumber;
• tomato;
• broccoli;
• beet;
• onion.

And fruits:

1. apple;
2. plum;
3. orange;
4. banana.

You can prepare a decoction from dried apricots, raisins and prunes - steam the dried fruits for half an hour and the calorie thinner is ready, drink one glass every day after meals.

Take food 4 – 5 times in small portions, at regular intervals. The last meal is two hours before bedtime, preferably a glass of any fermented milk product.

Rules for using heparin ointment during pregnancy

Heparin ointment is a combination drug that belongs to the group of direct-acting anticoagulants, that is, drugs that prevent the formation of blood clots in blood vessels. Its pharmaceutical effect is due to the properties of its three main components:

Heparin is the main active ingredient that has an anticoagulant effect. It reduces the amount of thrombin, which leads to the formation of blood clots. In addition, heparin is known for its anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effects. Heparin ointment is a direct anticoagulant. Benzylnicotinate, an ester of nicotinic acid, has the ability to expand the lumens of blood vessels located closer to the surface of the skin, while simultaneously promoting better absorption of heparin. Benzocaine has a local anesthetic effect. As part of the ointment, this component reduces the permeability of cell membranes to sodium ions, thereby blocking the passage of pain impulses along nerve fibers.

When applied to the skin, the ointment is quickly absorbed and begins to act almost instantly. Heparin and benzocaine are absorbed in small quantities. These substances are removed on average 1.5 hours after external use.

Is ointment allowed for expectant mothers?

Pregnancy requires an extremely thoughtful and cautious attitude towards any medication, especially in the first trimester of gestation. That is why before using heparin ointment you should carefully consider the official medical guidance and listen to the recommendations of doctors

Moreover, some nuances of the use of this anticoagulant require clarification.

Use during pregnancy and lactation

Hemorrhoids occur frequently during pregnancy. Exacerbations of the disease cause hormonal changes. A pregnant woman experiences constipation, and this leads to the formation of new nodes. The situation is complicated by the veins in the legs: the load on them increases with each trimester. This means that the vessels dilate and blood clots form inside them.

Treatment of hemorrhoids in pregnant women with heparin ointment is allowed with the permission of the proctologist. Substances in the composition sometimes cause allergies. If there is a reaction to any ingredient, treatment with this remedy is stopped immediately. To check if there is an allergy, a woman does the following:

• rub a small amount of the drug into a clean area of ​​skin;
• Observe the reaction for 24 hours - redness, itching, burning indicate intolerance.

If there is no reaction, then you can use the ointment not only to treat various forms of the disease. Its regenerating properties will prevent the occurrence of stretch marks. If there are already any, then the ointment will make them less noticeable.

During breastfeeding, hemorrhoids can be treated with heparin ointment, but you need to carefully study the composition. It is optimal if the product consists entirely of natural substances. Chemical components are absorbed into milk, which negatively affects the child’s health.

The ointment has a local, local effect. The mixture based on plant substances does not penetrate into milk and has no side effects.

Advantages

In the early stages, you can still try to cure hemorrhoids without surgery or surgery. For this purpose, there are many drugs in the form of tablets, rectal suppositories and a variety of gels and ointments. One of the methods of therapy can be called treatment of hemorrhoids with heparin ointment.

Used primarily for external hemorrhoids, heparin ointment is a complex remedy with an anticoagulant effect. The product looks like a white ointment with a yellow tint and has no odor. Most of the composition of the ointment is heparin, which produces an anti-inflammatory effect and reduces the risk of blood clots.

In addition to heparin, the ointment contains benzyl nicotinate and benzocaine, which produce an anti-inflammatory effect, relieve pain and have a vasodilating effect. However, it should be remembered that in most cases hemorrhoids will still require surgical intervention.

The drug helps to quickly eliminate the sensation of burning and itching, relieve pain, deal with tissue swelling, and also normalize blood flow in the vessels of the rectum. So will heparin ointment help with hemorrhoids? Definitely yes. However, it makes sense to use such drugs only in the early stages.