Anusol HC- Hemorrhoidal Suppository

*Note: ProgressiveHealth.com does not carry Anusol HC. The following review is simply for informational purposes:

Anusol-HC Suppositories are used for reducing swelling, itching, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. Anusol-HC suppositories are a topical corticosteroid. Corticosteroids act on the immune system by blocking the production of substances that trigger allergic and inflammatory actions.

They also impede the function of white blood cells which destroy foreign bodies and help keep the immune system functioning properly.

Some medical conditions may interact with Anusol-HC Suppositories. If any of the following apply to you consult your doctor before using Anusol-HC suppositories:

• if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have a parasitic, bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; diabetes; diarrhea; swelling of the esophagus; stomach problems; blockage or the intestine or other intestinal problems; kidney problems; high blood pressure; thyroid problems; or you have received a recent vaccination
• if you have a history of heart failure or heart attack

Some medicines may interact with Anusol-HC Suppositories. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any medicines including:

• Barbiturates, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, colestipol, fluconazole, hydantoins, lithium, rifampin, or thioamines because they may decrease Anusol-HC Suppositories's effectiveness
• Aprepitant, clarithromycin, estrogens, macrolide immunosuppressants, nefazodone, or steroidal contraceptives because side effects such as adrenal gland or central nervous system problems may occur
• Anticholinesterases, anticoagulants, live vaccines, macrolide immunosuppressants, nondepolarizing muscle relaxants, ritodrine, or theophylline because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Anusol-HC Suppositories
• Anticholinesterases, anticoagulants, interleukin-2, mifepristone, or nondepolarizing muscle relaxants because their effectiveness may be decreased by Anusol-HC Suppositories

This is not a complete list of all interactions that may occur so ask your health care provider if Anusol-HC Suppositories may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

Use Anusol-HC Suppositories as directed by your doctor. Avoid excessive handling of the suppository. It is designed to melt at body temperature.

How to use Anusol-HC suppositories:

Make sure to wash your hands before and after using Anusol-HC Suppositories. If the suppository is too soft to use, put it in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes. Remove the wrapper than moisten the suppository with cool water. Lie down on your side and insert the pointed end of the suppository into the rectum. Use your finger to push it in completely.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Anusol-HC Suppositories.

Natural Supplement for Hemorrhoids - Avatrol

Avatrol can be used along with Anusol-HC suppositories to help relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids. Avatrol works with your body to heal from the inside out and the suppositories help to heal from the outside in. Avatrol is a natural supplement that is used for relief of pain, swelling and bleeding caused by hemorrhoids. Used together Avatrol and Anusol-HC suppositories can relieve symptoms quickly.

A few ingredients in Avatrol are:

• Zinc (Oxide)
• Horsechestnut Aesculus Hippocastanum
• Oat Fiber Avena Sativa
• Cascara Sagrada (bark) Rhamnus Purshiana
• Bilberry (fruit) Vaccinium Myrtillus
• Butcher's Broom Ruscus Aculeatus

For a complete list of ingredients in Avatrol Click Here.

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