Due to excess pressure on the rectum, varicose veins can appear during pregnancy, but after childbirth, hemorrhoids occur in 80% of women. The difficulty of treating the disease lies in the fact that many drugs cannot be used during lactation, since they enter the milk, change its composition and can harm the baby. Suppositories for hemorrhoids during breastfeeding are the most preferred dosage form, since they have only a local effect.
When breastfeeding, suppositories for hemorrhoids are the most preferred dosage form, since they have only a local effect.
Composition of the drug
Neo-Anuzol suppositories for hemorrhoids are ways to relieve pain, inflammation, and fight pathogenic microflora. Many antihemorrhoidal drugs have these qualities, but this allows Neo-Anuzol to be useful in exacerbation and remission of hemorrhoidal disease. The drug is combined, therefore it effectively copes with pathologies of the rectum of a different nature.
Neo-Anuzol is produced in plastic boxes, 10 suppositories in each. The package comes with detailed instructions for use. The composition of the candles, which provides medicinal properties, is quite complex. The active elements are:
- bismuth (nitrate) – an antiseptic with an astringent effect;
- zinc (oxide) – anti-inflammatory, drying component;
- tannin – tannin;
- resorcinol – a component of Neo-Anuzol with antimicrobial action with tissue regenerant properties;
- iodine is a broad-spectrum antiseptic;
- Methylene blue is an aniline dye that exhibits weak antimicrobial properties.
All these components have one goal - stopping inflammation at different stages of its development: alteration, exudation, proliferation.
As an additional substance that makes up the oil-wax base of suppositories for hemorrhoids, the Neo-Anuzol preparation contains witepsol (type A solid fat) and a solid emulsifier. This allows the candles to maintain their desired shape.
Less safe candles for nursing mothers
During the period of breastfeeding, it is advisable to abandon the use of multi-component drugs that are controversial among doctors, and pay attention to homeopathic ones containing natural components of plant or animal nature. Hepatrombin G, Anestezol, Relief, Procto-glivenol are considered the safest.
Gepatrombin G
This drug in the form of suppositories and ointments is often prescribed to women during lactation by experienced proctologists. It is non-toxic, fast-acting, and has antiplatelet and antiphlogistic properties. Side effects are extremely rare when used. Contraindicated in case of individual intolerance, as well as in the presence of fungal skin diseases. Fights pain, eliminates swelling and thrombosis of hemorrhoids.
Anestezol
These suppositories containing analgesic components are used for various injuries to the rectal mucosa. One package contains ten suppositories, which are enough for one course of therapy. The drug is non-toxic and can be used by women during lactation without fear. The main properties of Anestezol: will soothe pain, inflammation, itching, form a special layer that will prevent the penetration of bacteria and microbes.
Relief
Relief products are the most famous among other drugs. They are the ones most often purchased in Russian pharmacies. It's all about the composition of these medicines. It includes oil extracted from shark liver, known for its healing properties. In combination with phenylephrine, this component promotes rapid recovery from an unpleasant illness.
Relief suppositories for hemorrhoids are often prescribed to nursing mothers because these medications are non-toxic and effective. The application regimen is standard - up to three times a day. Relief is contraindicated for people with allergies to components, with pancreatitis in the acute phase, with renal failure and thromboembolism.
Relief Advance
This drug is supplemented with the anesthetic component benzocaine and is used in cases with pronounced pain in the anorectal area. Otherwise, Relief and Relief Advance are the same.
Procto-Glyvenol
A well-known drug for the treatment of fissures in the anus, internal and external hemorrhoids. It quickly copes with swelling and inflammation, softens damaged tissue. Contains an analgesic component and venotonic. It is used to treat hemorrhoids in women during lactation, but less often than other drugs, because it provokes allergic reactions and heart failure.
Properties of suppositories
Neo-Anuzol suppositories for hemorrhoids effectively resist inflammation of the rectum and anus. The use of suppositories relieves pain attacks that arise as a result of inflammation of hemorrhoidal venous vessels. The medicine helps eliminate bleeding from the anus. The active substances begin to act a couple of minutes after local exposure to the suppository. The patient begins to feel the main therapeutic result after a week of therapy. The medicine is removed within 24 hours.
Suppositories for hemorrhoids Neo-Anuzol demonstrate several properties simultaneously:
- anti-inflammatory is provided by bismuth - a component that forms a thin protective film on hemorrhoids, preventing them from irritation and bleeding during bowel movements;
- antiseptic/antimicrobial - exhibited by resorcinol, methylene blue;
- astringent – guarantees tannin, an anti-inflammatory component with a detoxifying, tanning effect;
- drying - zinc is one of the most effective antiseptics;
- antipruritic - iodine, which has a distracting and locally irritating effect.
Gepatrombin G
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The drug contains prednisolone, polidocanol, sodium heparin. The medicine is a direct-acting anticoagulant; when administered rectally, it has antiexudative, antithrombotic and anti-inflammatory effects. Gepatrombin G suppositories promote the healing of damaged tissue, reduce inflammation and associated symptoms (pain, burning, itching) in the anal area. Prescribed for the treatment of hemorrhoids (internal and external), anal fissures, itching, fistulas, eczema, thrombophlebitis of the anal veins. Rectally, suppositories are administered 1-2 times a day after bowel movements.
Attention! The drug is contraindicated for viral, bacterial, fungal infections of the skin, syphilis, tuberculosis, skin tumors, predisposition to bleeding.
Indications
According to the instructions, Neo-Anuzol rectal suppositories are recommended for use in vascular-inflammatory diseases of the rectum, including:
- inflammation of hemorrhoidal cavities during exacerbation and remission;
- microtraumas of the perianal area, rectal fissures;
- inflammation of perirectal tissue;
- erosive processes in the rectum;
- irritation, itching, burning of the anorectal area;
- pain syndrome;
- touching up hemorrhoidal cones.
Anuzol for children: is it possible or not?
What are the causes of this disease in childhood?
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Disruption of the gastrointestinal tract and frequent constipation caused by dysbiosis, an imbalance in the intestinal microflora, poor diet of a child or even poor nutrition of a nursing mother increase the risk of developing hemorrhoids.
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Constipation and prolonged sitting (at a desk at school).
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Intensive potty training can cause stagnation of blood in the veins of the rectum, which contributes to the development of hemorrhoids.
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Frequent and prolonged intense crying in infants.
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Early drinking and smoking.
Side effects
Patients rarely report any adverse reactions from taking the drug. Sometimes allergic rashes, itching, irritation of the skin of the perianal area, redness of the skin and mucous membranes appear. Dizziness, weakness, drowsiness, and apathy rarely occur. There may be cramps, constipation, unexplained agitation, dry mouth, thirst with urinary retention. In some cases, severe pallor or cyanosis of the mucous membranes, nausea, and signs of dyspepsia may occur. If such symptoms appear, you should stop using the medicine and consult a doctor to change the drug.
In the process of studying the side effects of using Neo-Anuzole for hemorrhoids, its negative impact on the psycho-emotional sphere of a person and depression of concentration were revealed. Therefore, when treating with this remedy, it is not recommended to drive a car or operate machinery that requires concentration.
Reviews
Irina, 28 years old: After giving birth, hemorrhoids, which I had suffered from before, worsened. I was bothered by sharp pains, and later hemorrhoids appeared. The doctor prescribed Gepatrombin suppositories and ointment, and after completing the course Sea Buckthorn suppositories to maintain the effect and prevent relapse. These drugs helped me, hemorrhoids do not bother me, and the use did not affect my daughter’s health.
Tatyana, 31 years old: I gave birth to my third daughter, so hemorrhoids appeared almost immediately after being discharged from the hospital. I used Calendula and Ichthyol suppositories on my own, and the symptoms seemed to go away. Then, three months later, the doctor prescribed Relief ointment to heal anal fissures, and I really felt better.
Olga, 24 years old: Hemorrhoids never bothered me, but after the birth of my son, I started to feel pain in the rectum area. The doctor said that this is the initial stage of the disease and prescribed the safest suppositories - Propolis DN. After a two-week course I really felt improvements and no more pain.
Suppositories are a good option for treating hemorrhoids, since suppositories avoid negative effects on the composition of milk and the health of the baby. It must be remembered that a doctor should select safe, inexpensive, but effective suppositories, based on clinical symptoms. Self-medication during lactation is dangerous. During therapy, you need to monitor the baby’s health, and if allergic reactions occur, inform the doctor and stop using the suppositories.
Neo-Anuzol suppositories: application features
The indisputable advantage of Neo-Anuzol suppositories for hemorrhoids is the ability to use them at home. At the same time, the instructions for use discuss two options for administering the medicine into the rectum.
This method is the same for the treatment of hemorrhoids for men and women:
- suppositories are inserted into the rectum, having previously completely emptied the intestines naturally or using microenemas, sanitizing the intimate area from contaminants and germs, and thoroughly washing hands with soap;
- the candle is placed in a comfortable lying or semi-crouching position;
- if hemorrhoids are combined or external, then the suppository, inserted halfway into the rectum, is held with your fingers until completely dissolved;
- after administration, lie down for half an hour in order to increase the efficiency of the suppositories;
- The recommended total dose of the drug for an adult is no more than three suppositories/day (the number of suppositories administered depends on the severity of hemorrhoids and the physiological characteristics of the patient’s body).
A doctor always prescribes a drug against hemorrhoids, and he also calculates the dosage. If you follow the doctor's recommendations, an overdose is impossible. Exceeding the dose on your own requires symptomatic therapy.
What suppositories should I use during lactation?
Of course, the range of suppositories for hemorrhoids is very wide, and it is difficult to understand it, and it seems impossible to independently select drugs that do not emit harmful substances.
Proctologists recommend medications based on sodium alginate, which is not released into the blood and can effectively fight the disease.
Homeopathic suppositories that can be used during lactation must be made from herbal ingredients and have no side effects.
Suppositories that can be used during breastfeeding are divided into safe and conditionally acceptable. If the first ones are used in any case, then the second type of suppositories is used only as a replacement for the ineffective first type of drug.
Homeopathic suppositories that can be used during lactation must be made from herbal ingredients and have no side effects. Read the instructions carefully. Read more about homeopathy here.
The choice of a specific type of suppository depends on how the disease progresses in your case. Some relieve inflammation, others are able to stop bleeding.
There are also suppositories for the treatment of external hemorrhoids during feeding, and there are also for the fight against internal hemorrhoids.
Let's look at what suppositories should be used for hemorrhoids during lactation. A young mother should know the name of drugs that can be used during the period when she is feeding her baby with breast milk.
Neo-Anuzol during pregnancy, breastfeeding
Suppositories for hemorrhoids Neo-Anuzol were created by pharmacologists specifically for the possibility of using them during pregnancy and lactation. For this purpose, belladonna, which is dangerous to the fetus, has been removed from the product. When carrying a child, due to increased stress, the expectant mother often experiences exacerbation of hemorrhoids and the formation of new ones. The process is accompanied by cracks in the perianal area, bleeding of nodes with the risk of secondary infection. Neo-Anuzol solves these problems starting from the second trimester.
The presence of iodine and methylene blue, which are classic slow-acting allergens, makes it impossible to prescribe suppositories during the preplacental period of pregnancy. Neo-Anuzol can be used in the second – third trimester under the supervision of a doctor.
Neo-Anuzol suppositories can be used during lactation, the only condition being an allergy test. Hemorrhoids, although rare, are diagnosed in children. In such a situation, Neo-Anuzol comes in handy. Due to their relative safety, suppositories are used in pediatrics, but self-medication should not be done, only after consultation with a doctor.
Reasons for the development of postpartum hemorrhoids
After childbirth, blood circulation in the body does not immediately return to normal. There is prolapse of organs due to stretched, weakened muscles. Due to hormonal changes, diet during lactation, stress, and depression, constipation occurs, which accelerates the development of hemorrhoids.
Depending on the location of the nodules, hemorrhoids can be:
- external (the most common type of hemorrhoids), with the nodules located around the anal ring;
- internal (often occurs during the process of bearing a child), in which the nodes are localized inside the rectum, they are a consequence of abnormal expansion of the veins.
The statistics are merciless: about half of the total number of women who have given birth complain of discomfort in the rectal area. If you do not pay attention to them, hemorrhoids will develop.
| Stage 1 of hemorrhoid development | The nodes swell, and small amounts of scarlet blood may be found in the stool. |
| Stage 2 of hemorrhoid development | The nodules begin to fall out, but they can retract back on their own. Bloody discharge at this stage also appears on the underwear. |
| Stage 3 of hemorrhoid development | The disease progresses, but at this stage the nodules can be corrected on your own. |
| Stage 4 of hemorrhoid development | The nodes do not retract and bleed constantly. |
Various factors contribute to the development of the disease after childbirth: from hereditary predisposition to weight gain. If the problem goes unnoticed, the nodes begin to become inflamed. Therefore, if you experience any unpleasant sensations, you should urgently contact a proctologist so that he can diagnose and prescribe treatment.
Hemorrhoids during lactation have a special treatment regimen, which is selected taking into account the possible effect of the drugs on the baby. Medicines must be non-toxic. Some substances, even local ones, can be absorbed into a woman’s blood and transmitted to the child during lactation. Thus, suppositories and ointments containing belladonna should not be used for treatment. This herb, used in various medications, helps fight hemorrhoids, but is toxic.
Drug interactions
Neo-Anuzol actively interacts with certain medicinal substances:
- Iodine reacts to essential oils, white sedimentary mercury, and ammonia solution. When used simultaneously, compounds that are toxic to humans are formed.
- It is unsafe to combine Neo-Anuzole with any drug that contains camphor, benzocaine, phenol, terpene hydrate, metamizole, menthol, and acetylsalicylic acid. The list of such drugs is huge, all of them are limited for treatment during pregnancy, so you should always look at the list of active ingredients of the drugs and remember the possible consequences.
- The use of suppositories against hemorrhoids Neo-Anuzol with drugs that cause deoxidation of the colon environment (hydrogen peroxide, laxatives, sena-based) leads to suppression of the antiseptic effectiveness of the drug. In the same way, the antiseptic activity of Neo-Anuzol decreases if it gets into the focus of purulent inflammation or severe bleeding.
Why do hemorrhoids occur after childbirth?
Says the doctor: “Hemorrhoids are a fairly common postpartum condition that usually occurs in 8 out of 10 women. This is due to the fact that during childbirth, heavy loads fall on the pelvic part of the body, and if a woman has weak venous valves or is predisposed to the disease, then hemorrhoids cannot be avoided.”
They can also form during the course of the disease, then during childbirth they will increase in size and may fall out. Hemorrhoids can also occur against the background of stool disorders, because young mothers have an imbalance in the body, and they often suffer from constipation, which can cause this disease.
The causes of hemorrhoids during breastfeeding also include other factors, for example, a sedentary lifestyle, poor diet, difficult childbirth, and changes in hormonal levels. All this is typical for pregnant women, so the disease may occur after childbirth with a high probability.
Cost of the drug
The average cost of Neo-Anuzol is 80 rubles per package of 10 suppositories. In different regions of the country, the differences are insignificant. It must be emphasized that in the price segment there is no analogue with such affordable prices and a wide range of actions. It can only be compared with antihemorrhoidal suppositories Anuzol. But the latter belong to painkillers based on the antispasmodic belladonna with anti-inflammatory and other properties (due to the components), and Neo-Anuzol, by its nature of action, is more of an anti-inflammatory agent with an antiseptic effect (it does not contain belladonna). This is the difference between Anuzol and Neo-Anuzol.
Analogs
Today Neo-Anuzol has no complete analogues in composition and mechanism of action. If the drug is contraindicated for the patient, doctors will select an adequate replacement. The most popular:
- Procto-Glyvenol - a combination of anesthetics with venotonics, relieves inflammation in hemorrhoids, pastosity, stress spasms of the anus, suppositories are allowed from the second trimester in agreement with the doctor (334 rubles);
- Relief is a widely known drug that helps with external and internal hemorrhoids, and is not contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation (380 rubles);
- Posterisan is a local immunomodulator, its peculiarity is exclusively natural active components, without synthetics: the medicine controls immune cells in the focus of hemorrhoidal inflammation, is actively used during pregnancy (470 rubles);
But these drugs, being analogues of Neo-Anuzole, are not used in pregnant and lactating women due to additives harmful to the fetus, but are successfully used for the standard treatment of hemorrhoids:
- Betiol - based on ichthyol and belladonna, effective for hemorrhoids complicated by anal fissures (65 rubles);
- Ultraproct is an anti-inflammatory drug with hormonal supplements, which is successfully used in the complex therapy of hemorrhoidal disease, demonstrating the powerful effect of local anesthesia (620 rubles);
- Posterizan forte is an effective drug with anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and immunostimulating effects for topical use in proctology with a hormonal supplement (360 rubles);
- Proctosan is an example of a combination of anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, astringent components based on bufexamac (NSAIDs)
The decision to replace a medicine is the prerogative of the doctor; each has its own characteristics, contraindications, and side effects.
Features of treatment of hemorrhoids during breastfeeding
It is usually recommended to use external means for treatment, for example, ointment for relieving hemorrhoids for nursing mothers. It is also important to normalize your diet: eat more fiber, drink 2 liters of water a day, try to gradually introduce new foods - vegetables, fruits, which have a beneficial effect on the condition of the gastrointestinal tract. Hygiene also plays an important role.
Cool baths will help reduce sensitivity in the anus, burning and itching, and stop bleeding. It is advisable to stay in cold water for no more than five minutes to avoid hypothermia. It is better to apply the natural substance ichthyol, which can be bought at a pharmacy, to cracks and knots several times a day.
Alternative medicine specialists offer even exotic procedures for hemorrhoids during lactation: exposure to hot steam from onion peels, some herbs (belladonna is strictly contraindicated), and garlic. One such session should also last no more than five minutes. External use of alum in milk and rowan decoction is possible. However, according to proctologists, the most effective is the use of a special medicinal ointment that helps against hemorrhoids during lactation. You can also use suppositories, but in this case it is better to study the composition to eliminate side effects.
