Hemorrhoid Suppository

There are suppositories that are used in treatment of hemorrhoids that reduce the itching and pain. These do not make the veins go away but help to give relief until the cause of the hemorrhoid is gone. This medication treats the inflammation, swelling and itching of the hemorrhoids. Hemorrhoid medications can be bought without a doctor’s prescription and at a low cost. They are not painful, can be self-administered very easily and provide fast relief.

Types of Hemorrhoids Medications:
1. Moisturizer. Sooth the irritated areas and relieve the bleeding and pain.
2. Vasoconstrictor. Constrict the blood flow to the vein in the area until the vein has become smaller and less painful.
There are many different types of suppository treatments for hemorrhoids available. Hydrocortisone products like Anusal HC can be bought over-the-counter and contain 1% hydrocortisone. The hydrocortisone is a steroid that has proven to be effective in treating internal hemorrhoids. A suppository with more than 1% hydrocortisone can be obtained by a prescription through a physician. Avenoc Suppositories are homeopathic products that contain all natural ingredients. Preparation H which is a non-steroidal is popular and readily available. The other main ingredient that can be found in over-the-counter suppositories is cocoa butter.
Popular brands of Hemorrhoid Suppositories:
1. Anusol HC suppositories. Used for internal discomfort and swelling. Helps to reduce itching, swelling and discomfort with rectal issues, like hemorrhoids. Depresses the forming, release and activity of those cells and chemicals causing the symptoms.
2. Equate Hemorrhoid Suppositories. Compares to Preparation H. Gives temporary relief to soreness, pain and burning. Relieves the discomfort and itching while shrinking the hemorrhoid tissue. Proves a coating for the discomfort that protects the surface to make bowel movements not as painful.
3. Preparation H Hemorrhoid Suppositories. Relief for burning, itching, swelling and discomfort. Works at night to aid in sleep. Makes bowel movements less painful by providing a coating to the area that protects the surface.
4. Boiron – Avenoc Suppositories. A homeopathic medication used to relieve stinging, pain, and bleeding that is found to be associated with hemorrhoids.
5. Calmol 4 Hemorrhoid Suppositories. Contains a higher percentage of cocoa butter so it melts faster and is more comfortable to use. Provides temporary relief to irritation, burning, itching ans discomfort.

Some popular brands of hydrocortisone suppositories include Cort-Dome, Anusol-HC, Anucort-HC.

Always remember to follow your doctor’s instructions regarding the use of a hydrocortisone suppository. Overuse of steroids, such as hydrocortisone, can lead to unexpected health dangers as if used for an extended amount of time, such as adrenal insufficiency, and you may be required by your doctor to taper the medication. In addition, because steroids are powerful medications which can suppress the immune system, certain patients may advised against the use of this medication