Relief (relif) ointment 28.4g

Relief instruction for use

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Ointment Relief is used in proctology. It promotes the fastest healing of the tissues of the mucous area of ​​the rectum and the skin of the perineal region, reducing the manifestations of the inflammatory reaction. This drug is a means of pathogenetic and symptomatic therapy of various pathological conditions of the rectum and the anus.

Composition and form of release

Ointment Relief has a viscous consistency and yellow color, homogeneous character and should not contain extraneous impurities or inclusions. It consists of 2 main active ingredients - shark liver oil (3 g in 100 g of ointment) and phenylephrine hydrochloride (250 mg in 100 g of ointment). Also in the composition of the preparation are auxiliary substances, which include:

    Petrolatum.
    Alpha-tocopherol.
    Lanolin Alcohol.
    Methylparahydroxybenzoate.
    Benzoic acid.
    White beeswax.
    Thyme oil.
    Glycerol.
    Corn oil.
    Propyl parahydroxybenzoate.

Ointment Relief is contained in an aluminum tube in the amount of 28.4 g. In a cardboard bundle there is one tuba with ointment, a special applicator, and instructions for use.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

The therapeutic effect of Relief ointment is provided by the active ingredients that make up it:
    Shark liver oil - has a wound-healing effect, promotes rapid regeneration of cells damaged by the pathological process. It also reduces the severity of bleeding from damaged vessels and the severity of the inflammatory reaction.
    Phenylephrine hydrochloride - this compound refers to alpha-adrenomimetics. It leads to a narrowing of the vessels in the area of ​​application of the drug, due to which the severity of edema of the tissues decreases (it develops as a result of the release of blood plasma from the lumen of the vessels into the intercellular substance of the tissues), reduces the intensity of discomfort sensations in the form of itching during hemorrhoids.
Data on the pharmacokinetics (possible absorption into the systemic circulation, distribution in tissues, metabolism and excretion) of the active ingredients and excipients of the drug are not provided.

Indications for use

A medical indication for the use of Relief ointments is inflammatory pathology of the rectum, in particular, mucosal cracks, development of internal or external hemorrhoids, anal itching.

Indications for use

Ointment Relief can not be used for individual intolerance to any of the components of the drug, thromboembolic disease (pathology characterized by intravascular formation of thrombi and their subsequent migration), granulocytopenia (decrease in the number of cells of the immune system of granulocytes in the blood). With caution, the drug should be used with concomitant increase in blood pressure (arterial hypertension), increased activity of the thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), impaired urination (particularly in prostate adenoma in men), and during pregnancy at any time of its course and lactation breastfeeding).

Dosing and Administration

Ointment Relief is intended for external topical application. Before using it, the cap is removed and the applicator is screwed to the tube. By means of the applicator, the ointment is applied to the affected areas of the skin of the anal opening area, as well as to the initial section of the rectum. Multiplicity of application is 4 times a day (usually after each act of defecation and at night). Before using the drug it is important to perform hygiene measures of the perineal region. The average course of therapy is 7 days. The possibility of a longer use of the drug should be discussed with your doctor.

Side effects

The drug is well tolerated. Sometimes after applying Relief ointment, it is possible to develop local allergic reactions, which are manifested by a rash, itching, burning, redness (hyperemia) of the skin.

special instructions

To prevent the development of complications, to obtain a sufficient therapeutic effect before using Relief ointment, it is important to pay attention to a few special instructions, which include:
    The use of the drug for children under 12 years is not recommended.
    Pregnant and breast-feeding women, the drug can be used only on strict medical indications after the appointment of a doctor (the specialist necessarily analyzes the possible risks to the fetus and the expected benefits for the mother).
    Deterioration of the condition (development of bleeding from the rectum), lack of the necessary therapeutic effect within 7 days after the beginning of the use of the ointment. Relief is an indication for a visit to the doctor, which will determine the need for a further course of therapy with the drug or will correct the treatment.
    The drug should not be used in conjunction with drugs of the clinical and pharmacological group antihypertensive drugs and MAO inhibitors (monoamine oxidase).
In the pharmacy network Relief ointment is released as an OTC medicinal product. The appearance of questions, doubts or side effects on the background of the use of the drug requires a visit to the doctor.

Overdose

To date, cases of overdose of Relief ointment have not been recorded in clinical practice.

Terms and conditions of storage

Shelf life of the Relief ointment is 2 years from the date of manufacture. The drug should be stored in a dark, dry place inaccessible to children at an air temperature of no higher than + 27 ° C.