Medicine "Natalsid": reviews and instructions

An effective remedy for hemorrhoids is the drug "Natalside". The reviews indicate that the drug also contributes to the scarring of the anal canal cracks . Produced in the form of rectal suppositories, which are contained in cellular contour packs. Suppositories are torpedo-shaped and light gray with cream tinge.

Pharmacological properties

The main active ingredient is sodium alginate, an auxiliary substance is the vitessol. Due to the action of the active element, the medication has hemostatic (hemostatic), healing (reparative) and anti-inflammatory properties. Sodium alginate, which is a natural polysaccharide, is extracted from brown algae. The algic acid formed by the active component has the property of swelling, enveloping the walls of the stomach and intestines, contributes to the alleviation of pain symptoms and pathological reflexes.

Indications for use

The drug is prescribed for the treatment of chronic forms of hemorrhoids, which occur together with bleeding, anal fissures at the epithelization stage. With proctosigmoiditis, after the surgery on the rectum area, candles from hemorrhoids "Natalside" are also used. Reviews say that in these cases, inflammatory processes decrease.

Contraindications

It is forbidden to use the medicine for hypersensitivity, and also for children under 14 years of age. During pregnancy, you can use the drug "Natalside". Reviews of nursing mothers indicate that women are also prescribed candles during lactation. Indeed, the active substance in the breast milk does not penetrate, does not pass through the placental barrier, so it can be taken in the above states.

"Natalside" medication: instructions, reviews

Candles need to be injected directly into the rectum. It is better to do this after emptying. If it is impossible to release the intestines independently, they put a cleansing enema. Before administration, the suppository should be moistened with water. Teenagers after 14 years and adults need to use one candle twice a day - in the morning and in the evening.

The duration of therapy is 1-2 weeks, determined individually by the treating doctor. The doctors' recommendations recommend that children under the age of 14 use the children's analogue Alginatol, which also contains sodium alginate.

Side effect of the "Natalside"

Testimonies indicate that when using a medicament, negative reactions of the body in the form of allergies, itching, urticaria are observed in rare cases. In general, the drug is well tolerated by patients. Data on overdose are absent. It is not recommended to use suppositories simultaneously with other rectal preparations.

Price and storage conditions

Candles "Natalside" (reviews say this) can be purchased for 250 rubles in pharmacies freely without a prescription. If the optimal temperature regime (15-25 degrees C) is observed, the medicine will not lose its properties for three years.