Ointment "Esculus" from hemorrhoids: instructions and reviews

For the treatment of hemorrhoids, which occurs in the initial stage, patients are often prescribed homeopathic medicines. It is to this that the "Esculus" ointment belongs. This drug has been widely used in proctology. It is used as a remedy that effectively cures veins, and also eliminates blood stagnation.

Components of the composition

What is the homeopathic ointment "Esculus" from? A horse chestnut is used to make such a medicine. The basis for the ointment is lanolin and petroleum jelly.

Ointment "Esculus" is a fairly thick, homogeneous mass, which is characterized by the smell of beeswax and a yellowish hue. What does it include? In 100 grams of ointment contains about 10 grams of tincture, prepared from the fruits of horse chestnut.

The active substance of this preparation has unique properties. It activates the processes associated with the regeneration of tissues, has an anti-inflammatory effect, and also has a venotonic effect. In other words, tincture of horse chestnut fruit increases the tone of the walls of venous vessels, reduces the fragility and permeability of capillaries. In addition, the ointment does not allow the liquid to accumulate in the tissues. All this is achieved due to the presence of flavonoids in the formulation. Their action is close to the action of escin, saponin and routine.

At what diseases are appointed?

Ointment "Esculus" is widely used not only in proctology, but also in cosmetology (reviews confirm this). This can be explained by the unique properties of the drug. Thanks to them, the drug can overcome such diseases as:

• Varicose veins of the venous vessels.
• External and internal hemorrhoids, which is accompanied by stabbing and burning pain, swelling of the tissues and in the presence of inflammation. With such a disease, the patient may have increased sensitivity to contact and suffer slight bleeding.
• Thrombophlebitis and phlebitis.
• Violations of elasticity and permeability of blood vessels.
• Arteritis.
• Thromboembolism of small vessels.
• Arteriosclerosis of the vessels of the lower limbs is a violation of the peripheral arterial blood circulation.

The drug is often prescribed in the post-operation period for therapy, as well as to prevent the development of thromboembolism, inflammation, post-traumatic edema and thrombosis.

How does the drug work?

Ointment "Esculus" contains natural components that have many properties. This drug is often used as a dermatotonic, venotonic, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. In addition, the ointment can improve the elasticity and permeability of blood vessels. This is due to the plant basis.

Combination of components provides high bioavailability of the active substance. This improves tropism to the integumentary tissues of the body. Due to this, the active substance is able to penetrate deep enough and have a therapeutic effect at a high level. Judging by the reviews, the ointment acts very gently, eliminating the inflammatory process in the tissues, speeding up their healing and providing antiseptic action.

"Esculus" (ointment): instruction

Assign this drug only at the initial stage of the disease. With a more serious course of the disease, it may not have the proper effect. Before use, read the instructions carefully and read all contraindications. Do not apply the ointment without consulting a proctologist.

Before applying the drug, experts recommend completely empty the intestine. Toilet periana area in this case should be carried out exclusively with warm water. Add soap to the liquid is not recommended. From the gauze it is necessary to make a tampon and apply a small amount of ointment. After that, you should enter it into the anus. The procedure is recommended to be carried out up to 2 times during the day.

The drug can also be used externally. In this case, the "Esculus" ointment is applied to the damaged tissues: areas of the skin on the lower limbs, the area of the anus and so on. It is necessary to conduct the procedure several times during the day. The course of such therapy is determined individually. On the average, the treatment can take from 1 to 2 weeks.

Side effects and contraindications of "Esculus" (ointment). Reviews

With hemorrhoids, this medication should not be used only by those who have an individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug. Experts recommend a small test before use. To do this, apply a small area of skin a little ointment. If there is no irritation, hives and itching, then you can use the drug without fear.

Are there any side effects? Patients say that in some cases with hypersensitivity there may be an allergic reaction, as well as a slight itch in the area of application. No other side effects were identified.

Application in pregnancy

Pregnant women doctors prescribe the "Esculus" ointment with caution, since there are no clinical data on the safety of this product. The use of the drug is allowed only in those cases when the permitted drugs cause the woman to have an allergic reaction and other side effects. In this case, the doctor must assess the potential risk to the child and benefit to the mother.

Terms of storage and form of issue

"Esculus" (ointment, reviews of which are mostly positive) is available in tubes of 15, 30 and 50 grams. In addition, you can buy the drug in a glass jar. The volume of such a capacity can be 25 and 40 grams.

As for the storage period, this indicator is 2 years, provided that all the rules are met. The drug should be in a dark place inaccessible to children, where there is no moisture, as well as extraneous odors. The temperature in the room should not exceed 15 ° C. At the expiration of the expiration date, the medicinal product should not be used, as this can aggravate the patient's condition and cause serious consequences.