Pharmacological properties
A special combination of active ingredients provides a significant reduction in pain in a short time. The local anesthetic lidocaine relieves pain, burning and itching. Lidocaine has an average strength and duration of action and a rapid onset of action compared to other local anesthetics. Bismuth has an astringent effect, which reduces the tendency to bleed. Damaged tissues are protected from further irritation, their surface is not moistened. The inflammation inhibitor bufexamac promotes healing and restoration of a healthy mucous membrane. The drug reduces the severity of hemorrhoidal pain and hemorrhoids. The act of defecation is easier and less painful. The suppository base used in the drug protects the wound surface and facilitates defecation.
When bufexamac is administered rectally in suppositories, the plasma concentration determined was 0.2 mg/ml. Lidocaine is rapidly absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and through mucous membranes or damaged skin.
Indication
Hemorrhoids of the first and second degree, anal fissures (acute anal fissures), acute and chronic eczema of the anus, inflammatory processes in the anus and rectum (proctitis).
Application
Before starting treatment, you should consult a doctor.
Insert 1 suppository into the anus 2 times a day, if possible after a bowel movement. After the condition improves, 1 suppository per day is sufficient. The drug is used until the severity of acute manifestations decreases.
Treatment with the drug lasts no more than 7 days. For long-term treatment, drugs that do not contain local anesthetics should be used.
If the signs of the disease do not disappear or your health condition worsens, or you experience undesirable effects, you should consult a doctor for advice on further treatment.
Contraindication
Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug, specific skin processes at the site of application (syphilis, tuberculosis), contact allergic reactions and atopic dermatitis in history.
Side effects
Rarely: as a result of hypersensitivity to the components of the drug, skin reactions may occur, such as swelling of the skin with subsequent blistering, discharge, peeling and burning may be noted. Also, areas of the skin that were not subject to treatment may be susceptible to these reactions. In rare cases, these symptoms may be clearly expressed.
Very rare: large areas of skin may be affected due to hypersensitivity to the components of the drug. Hypersensitivity to any of the components of the drug usually manifests itself in the form of local irritation (hyperemia, itching). If any adverse reactions occur, you should definitely stop using the drug and consult a doctor.
Special instructions
Simultaneous use of Proctozol and a condom may lead to a decrease in its elasticity and resistance to tearing, which reduces its reliability.
Long-term use (more than 14 days) of the drug is not recommended. If long-term treatment is necessary, drugs that do not contain local anesthetic should be used.
Use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. There is no clinical experience with the use of Proctozol during pregnancy and breastfeeding, therefore the drug is not used during these periods.
Children. There is no clinical experience with the use of Proctozol in children, so it is not prescribed to patients in this age category.
The ability to influence the reaction rate when driving vehicles or working with other mechanisms. Studies have not been conducted.
Interactions
There are no data. When taking any other medications, you should definitely consult a doctor about the possibility of using the drug.
Overdose
Data on overdose of Proctozol are unknown and unlikely if the drug is used according to recommendations.
Exceeding the recommended doses may increase the undesirable reactions described in the Side Effects section.
Treatment - drug withdrawal, symptomatic therapy. You should definitely consult a doctor.
Storage conditions
In a place protected from light at a temperature not exceeding 15 °C.
