How can you replace Relief suppositories and ointments and still save money?

The benefits of using hemorrhoid medications in the form of rectal suppositories and ointments are well known to patients and doctors.
All medications quickly reach the site of inflammation and do not cause a negative effect on the stomach. In recent years, the Relief series has been recognized as one of the best. It is difficult to find cheaper analogues, since no brand matches the composition of Relief completely. Therefore, we will consider drugs from different manufacturers that are similar in their mechanism of action, but less expensive in price.

Relief or Relief Advance, -Ultra, -Pro - which is better?

The difference between the drugs of the Relief brand lies in the set of active ingredients; accordingly, they differ in the effect they have. They are united by a common area of ​​application - hemorrhoids and injuries in the anus.

Comparative characteristics of the composition, pharmacological action and scope of application are described in the table:

Inexpensive suppositories for hemorrhoids

Most medications for hemorrhoids are quite expensive. Is it possible to find cheap and effective drugs? Of course. This section will present the most popular candles with a loyal pricing policy.

1. Belladonna extract is the most natural preparation. Contains exclusively herbal ingredients and costs around 50 rubles. These suppositories relieve spasms and significantly relieve pain. However, the drug will not be able to cope with severe manifestations of the disease, so it is recommended only for mild cases.
2. Betiol, like the previous type of suppositories, has a moderate analgesic and antispasmodic effect. The price does not exceed 100 rubles.
3. Ichthyol. The drug effectively eliminates pain and also has an antiseptic effect.

Relief's analogues

You can replace Relief suppositories with any local medications for hemorrhoids. There are many analogues cheaper than Relief, differing in composition and manufacturer, but used for hemorrhoids and similar diseases.

A list of such analogues is presented in the table

Nigepan

Manufacturer: NIZHFARM, Russia
Release form: rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Heparin sodium + Benzocaine

Domestic Nigepan suppositories are available only by prescription, and are an analogue of Relief for hemorrhoids, since they are used as an anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory and local anesthetic.

Anuzol

Manufacturer: NizhFarm, Biosintez, Russia
Release form: rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Belladonna leaf extract + Bismuth tribromophenolate and Bismuth oxide complex + Zinc sulfate

Anuzol is closer in composition to Relief Ultra; the analogue has a drying and astringent effect, but instead of a glucocorticoid, it contains belladonna extract, which has an antispasmodic effect. This analogue can be used alternately with Relief or drugs with a different mechanism, for example, sea buckthorn suppositories.

Proctosedyl

Manufacturer: Sanofi, India
Release form: ointment, rectal capsules

Active ingredient: Benzocaine + Butamben + Hydrocortisone + Framycetin + Esculoside

Proctosedyl is a cheaper analogue of Relief suppositories for hemorrhoids, but at the same time it has a wider composition, due to which it has an anti-inflammatory, local anesthetic, antipruritic and antibacterial effect at the same time. Used for hemorrhoids and itching in the anus.

Heparin ointment

Manufacturer: NIZHFARM, Green Dubrava, Altaivitamins, Russia
Release form: ointment for external use

Active ingredient: Sodium Heparin + Benzocaine + Benzylnicotinate

Heparin ointment is effective for thrombophlebitis, and for injuries and hematomas, and can be used as an ointment for hemorrhoids.

As an analogue of Relief, it has an antithrombotic and local anesthetic effect, relieves swelling and inflammation at the sites of application.

Bezornil

Manufacturer: Mainlong, China
Release form: ointment for rectal and external use

Active ingredient: zinc carbonate + artificial musk and bezoar + pearls and amber

A Chinese analogue that has an original composition of natural and artificial minerals, which together has an antiseptic, decongestant, hemostatic, astringent and analgesic effect.

Used for anal itching and anal fissures.

Aurobin

Manufacturer: Gedeon Richter, Hungary
Release form: ointment for external and rectal use

Active ingredient: Prednisolone capronate + Lidocaine hydrochloride + Dexpanthenol

The Aurobin analog has an anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and antipruritic effect, thanks to the main component Prednisolone.

Dexpanthenol has a healing effect, Lidocaine is a local anesthetic.

The main indication for the use of this ointment is anal itching.

Anestezol

Manufacturer: NizhFarm, Russia
Release form: rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Benzocaine + Bismuth subgallate + Racementol + Zinc oxide

Anestezol is an inexpensive analogue of Relief suppositories for hemorrhoids; it contains an optimal complex of active ingredients, thanks to which it is used for external hemorrhoids and other inflammatory diseases of the rectum.

Methyluracil

Manufacturer: NizhFarm, Biokhimik, Dalkhimfarm, Russia
Release form: ointment for external use and rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Dioxomethyltetrahydropyrimidine

Synonyms: Meturacol, Stizamet

Methyluracil has a regenerative effect and is used as a healing agent for diseases accompanied by damage to both the skin and mucous membranes, and internal organs.

Methyluracil can be used as an analogue of Relief Pro or Ultra ointment, as an antihemorrhoidal agent.

Hepazolon

Manufacturer: Altfarm, Russia
Release form: rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Heparin + Prednisolone + Lidocaine

Gepazolon is an analogue of Relief Pro suppositories, since its composition is closest to this drug; in addition, it also contains heparin, which prevents blood coagulation in hemorrhoids and has an anti-inflammatory and decongestant effect.

Detralex

Manufacturer: Servier Laboratories, France
Release form: film-coated tablets

Active ingredient: Diosmin + Hesperidin

Synonyms: Detravenol, Stimulven

Detralex has a venotonic and vascular-strengthening effect, reduces capillary permeability, reduces the distensibility of veins and venous stagnation.

The Detralex analogue is taken orally. It is good to use it with any Relief substitutes, not as an analogue, but as a complex therapy. The drug is also used for other diseases accompanied by venous insufficiency, for example, varicose veins.

Detralex is especially effective for acute attacks of hemorrhoids.

Compound

Natalsid or Relief – which is better?

Manufacturer: NizhFarm, Russia
Release form: rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Sodium alginate

Analogue Natalsid contains a natural polysaccharide, which is obtained from seaweed. Has a hemostatic, anti-inflammatory and healing effect. Used for hemorrhoids accompanied by bleeding.

The advantage of this analogue of Relief suppositories is the possibility of its use during pregnancy. Reviews from doctors indicate the high effectiveness of the drug.

Manufacturer

Rectal suppositories

Instituto De Angeli S.r.L. 50066 Regello (Florence), Loc. Prulli, 103/C, Italy.

Owner of the registration certificate: JSC Bayer. Russia.

Ointment for rectal and external use

Sagmel, Inc., Chicago, USA.

1580 South Milwaukee Ave., 415 Libertyville, IL 60048.

Additional information can be obtained at: 107113, Moscow, 3rd Rybinskaya st., 18, building 2.

Tel.; Fax.

Relief or Proctosan - which is better?

Manufacturer: STADA, Germany
Release form: ointment and rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Bufexamac + Bismuth subgallate + Lidocaine hydrochloride

The analogue in the form of Proctosan suppositories and ointments is closer in composition to Relief Ultra; they have an astringent, wound-healing, drying, local anti-inflammatory and anesthetic effect.

This analogue is used for hemorrhoids, fissures, ulcers of the anus and rectum to relieve inflammation and itching.

Directions for use and doses

Rectal suppositories

Rectally, after hygiene procedures. 1 sup. in the morning, at night and after each bowel movement, up to 4 times a day.

Ointment for rectal and external use

Externally, rectally, after hygiene procedures. Remove the protective cap from the applicator, attach the applicator to the tube and squeeze out a small amount of ointment to lubricate the applicator.

Adults and children over 12 years of age - up to 4 times a day in the morning, evening and after each bowel movement. Apply the ointment carefully through the applicator to the affected areas outside or inside the anus, as well as to the skin in the anus.

After each use, rinse the applicator thoroughly and place it in the protective cap.

Relief or Posterisan – which is better?

Manufacturer: Dr.
Kade, Germany Release form: ointment and rectal suppositories

Active ingredient: Microbial cells of Escherichia coli killed by phenol

Posterizan can replace Relief suppositories as an anti-inflammatory and antipruritic, but you can also combine these two drugs, thanks to the special composition of the analogue - inactivated bacteria and their metabolic products.

The drug improves immunity, normalizes capillary permeability and regenerates damage.

The most effective suppositories for hemorrhoids according to buyers

This section includes suppositories that received the largest number of positive reviews from patients with the initial stages of the disease.

1. Methyluracil is an effective drug with a pronounced immunostimulating and anti-inflammatory effect. The use of this drug allows achieving remission in 95% of patients. It accelerates the healing of damage to the mucous membrane and stimulates epithelial renewal. Another advantage of the drug is its price - less than 100 rubles.
2. Nigepan. These suppositories have analgesic, anti-inflammatory and thrombolytic effects. Its cost ranges from 400 to 500 rubles.
3. Proctosan is a medicinal product with a natural composition. These suppositories relieve inflammation, pain, itching, and also reduce bleeding from hemorrhoids and promote their rapid healing.