Proctosan - Instructions For Use, Ointment, Suppositories, Reviews, Price

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Proctosan

Proctosan: instructions for use and reviews

1. 1. Release form and composition
2. 2. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
3. 3. Indications for use
4. 4. Contraindications
5. 5. Method of application and dosage
6. 6. Side effects
7. 7. Overdose
8. 8. Special instructions
9. 9. Application during pregnancy and lactation
10. 10. Use in childhood
11. 11. Drug interactions
12. 12. Analogs
13. 13. Terms and conditions of storage
14. 14. Terms of dispensing from pharmacies
15. 15. Reviews
16. 16. Price in pharmacies

Latin name: Proctosan

ATX code: C05AX02

Active ingredient: Bismuth subgallate (Bismuth subgallas)

Manufacturer: STADA (Germany)

Description and photo update: 2019-31-07

Prices in pharmacies: from 382 rubles.

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Proctosan is a drug with local anesthetic, drying, astringent and anti-inflammatory action for local use in proctology.

Release form and composition

• Rectal suppositories: light yellow-green color (5 pcs. In polyvinyl chloride blister strip packs, 2 packs in a cardboard box);
• Ointment for rectal and external use: yellow (20 g each in aluminum tubes with a screw-on polypropylene cap, in a cardboard box 1 tube and an applicator).

Active ingredients in 1 suppository:

• Bufeksamak - 0.25 g;
• Titanium dioxide - 0.1 g;
• Bismuth subgallate - 0.1 g;
• Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate - 0.01 g

Suppository excipient: solid fat.

Active substances in the composition of 1 g of Proctosan ointment:

• Bufeksamak - 0.05 g;
• Titanium dioxide - 0.05 g;
• Bismuth subgallate - 0.05 g;
• Lidocaine hydrochloride monohydrate - 0.005 g.

Excipients of Proctosan ointment: policos (light liquid paraffin and polyethylene), sorbitan sesquioleate, isopropyl palmitate, light liquid paraffin, 70% sorbitol solution (non-crystallizing), lanolin, water.

Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics

There is no information about the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of the drug.

Indications for use

• Cracked anus;
• Inflammatory processes in the rectum (proctitis);
• Acute and chronic anal eczema;
• Hemorrhoids 1 and 2 degrees.

Contraindications

Absolute:

• Childhood;
• Pregnancy and lactation period;
• Specific inflammatory processes (eg, tuberculosis, syphilis);
• Hypersensitivity to drug components.

Instructions for the use of Proctosan: method and dosage

The agent is prescribed 1-2 times a day, 1 suppository, in the form of an ointment, Proctosan is injected into the rectum using an applicator with the same frequency. The drug should be administered after bowel movement. The duration of the course is determined individually, but it is recommended to continue treatment for another 8-10 days after the acute symptoms subside.

Externally, Proctosan ointment should be applied 2 times a day to the affected areas of the anus (on the skin previously washed with warm water without soap and dried with a soft napkin).

Side effects

The drug is generally well tolerated, in some cases it is possible to develop hypersensitivity reactions to the components of the ointment / suppositories, manifested by reddening of the skin of the perianal zone, burning, itching, edema, the formation of bubbles, scales, etc.

Overdose

Information about an overdose has not been reported to date.

special instructions

If there is no effect, discomfort or other side effects, the drug should be discontinued and a doctor should be consulted.

According to the instructions, Proctosan can reduce the strength of condoms and thus reduce their reliability.

Application during pregnancy and lactation

Rectal suppositories and ointment for rectal and external use are contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women.

Pediatric use

The product should not be used in childhood.

Drug interactions

Pharmaceutical interactions of Proctosan with other drugs have not been described.

Analogs

Proctosan analogs are: Proctosedil, Relief Advance, Proctosol, Hemoproct, Ultraproct, Hemorol.

Terms and conditions of storage

Store at temperatures up to 25 ºС out of reach of children.

The shelf life is 5 years.

Terms of dispensing from pharmacies

Available without a prescription.

Reviews about Proctosan

Reviews of Proctosan ointment are positive. The drug is effective in the treatment of cracks in the anus and external hemorrhoids. The ointment is good for pain relief and promotes wound healing.

According to reviews, Proctosan in the form of suppositories is also effective and brings relief after the first use. After 5 days of treatment, there is a significant improvement. Suppositories are used both as a sole remedy and in combination with other drugs for hemorrhoids.

Negative reviews are very rare: patients complain about the price of the drug and sometimes talk about its weak effectiveness.

The price of Proctosan in pharmacies

The drug can be bought at almost any pharmacy. The price of Proctosan ranges from 340 to 420 rubles, while the cost of candles and ointment is about the same.

Proctosan: prices in online pharmacies

Drug name Price Pharmacy

Proctosan rectal suppositories 10 pcs. 382 r Buy

Proctosan rectal suppositories 10 pcs. 443 r Buy

Maria Kulkes Medical journalist About the author

Education: First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov, specialty "General Medicine".

Information about the drug is generalized, provided for informational purposes only and does not replace the official instructions. Self-medication is hazardous to health!