Role of hydrocortisone & anesthetic in hämoriden heilung and its safe use
While using non-prescription items for hemorrhoids the safety with the use of these preparations is the prime consideration. These preparations are designed for symptomatic relief and hämorrhoiden heilung that is why the formulation designed is safe to use. Considering this factor the non-prescription items are using 1% of hydrocortisone as compared to preparations served on prescription are containing 2.5% of hydrocortisone. Hydrocortisone is a steroid having anti-inflammatory action as well as stops itching. Because of high concentration of hydrocortisone in doctor prescribed preparations these can be used for more than 2 weeks at a stretch, because these can produce thinning effect on the internal mucus lining.
Non prescription medicines considered are usually containing local anesthetics for causing numbness in the area internally so that the person feels relief from pain. For identification the names of the anesthetics used end with a “–caine” suffix. These anesthetics are helpful in relieving the pain of external hemorrhoids, but there could be some persons suffering from allergy therefore the advice of the doctor becomes necessary if there is allergy with the use of anesthetic.