How to apply "Nigepan" (candles)

Few people are immune from such an unpleasant disease as hemorrhoids, which are more exposed to people who have a "sit-down" job, including office employees, drivers, etc. This neglected disease can be cured by special procedures that ligate the hemorrhoidal nodes. At the initial stages, it is quite possible to use special means, among which a good effect "Nigepan" (candles).

It represents this preparation rectal suppositories of a yellowish or cream shade of a torpedo shape. It is recommended for thrombosis of hemorrhoids, both external and internal. The main active substances of the drug: heparite sodium and anesthesin (benzocaine). Heparin has the ability to inhibit the formation of thrombi and has an anti-inflammatory effect. Anestezin makes local anesthesia. Auxiliary substances in the preparation are used whitepol, purified water, distilled monoglycerides.

Before applying "Nigepan" (candles), the instruction should be studied in detail, since the drug, like almost all the others, has contraindications and side effects.

Do not use the drug in the event that there is a hypersensitivity to any of its components. Among the side effects may occur local allergic reactions, such as a rash, itching, burning. When these symptoms appear, "Nigepan" (candles) should be canceled.

However, in most cases, the drug gives an excellent effect, reducing the unpleasant sensations that can occur with hemorrhoids. During pregnancy and lactation, the use of candles is possible only in special cases and necessarily under the strict supervision of a specialist. Breastfeeding should be stopped, as the penetration into the milk and the effect of suppository components on the baby is not fully understood. Often after the birth, when there is such a problem as hemorrhoids, before the start of breastfeeding, experts recommend using this medicine to relieve the condition and remove unpleasant symptoms in a woman.

In most cases, those who used the drug "Nigepan" (candles), reviews about it leave positive. However, it is worth remembering that it is effective most often in the early stages and should be appointed only by a specialist.

Candles are put rectally 2 times a day (preferably with an equal period of time), mostly in the morning and in the evening. The course of therapy can last up to 2 weeks. If the effect of the drug is weak or absent, it is better to talk about this with a doctor who can advise a more effective in a particular case drug.

Simultaneous use of other drugs is not fully understood. No cases of drug overdose have been reported to date. In case of accidental ingestion of suppositories into the mouth or mucous membranes, it is necessary to rinse these areas thoroughly with running water. If swallowing occurs, the stomach should be washed, then the treatment is symptomatic.

The drug "Nigepan" (candles) can be alternated with other suppositories that have a similar effect. However, before this you need to consult your doctor. Most often, unpleasant symptoms go away a few days after the beginning of taking the medicine, and after 2 weeks the course of treatment can be completed.

Thus, "Nigepan" (candles) are widely used in proctology due to their antithrombotic and local anesthetic action. The drug is suitable for most patients, as it has quite a few side effects, including contraindications.