Last update Nov. 1, 2023

(Anti hemorrhoidals)

Compatible

Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.

Topical products used to relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids (swollen veins in the anus or lower rectum). They contain one or an association of any of the following products::

  • Anesthetics (Benzocaine, Cinchocaine, Lidocaine …)
  • Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Betamethasone, Hydrocortisone, Prednisolone, Triamcinolone ….)
  • Mucosa protectors (Zinc oxide)
  • Antibiotics (Neomycin, Tyrothricin ….)
  • Ruscogenin, Esculin, Ephedrine, Phenylephrine, Calcium dobesilate, tannic acid and other substances.

Because of harmlessness of these products and a proven low absorption, they are thought to be safe while breastfeeding.

Consider avoiding use of those containing Ephedrine and Phenylephrine since they may cause tachycardia, palpitations and restlessness. 


See below the information of these related products:

  • Aesculin (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Benzocaine (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Betamethasone (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Calcium Dobesilate (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Cinchocaine (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Ephedrine (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Hydrocortisone, Topical Use (dermatological, ophthalmic, otic, intestinal enema) (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Lidocaine (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Neomycin (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Phenylephrine (Fairly safe. Mild or unlikely adverse effects. Compatible under certain circumstances. Follow-up recommended. Read Commentary.)
  • Prednisolone (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Ruscogenin (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Tannic Acid, Tannins, tannoids (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Triamcinolone (topical use) (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Tyrothricin (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)
  • Zinc (topical administration) (Safe substance and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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Main tradenames from several countries containing (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition:

List of 17 tradenames
  • Abrasone Rectal™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Anso™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Antihemorroidal pomada rectal™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Cohortan™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Hemoal™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Hemorrane™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Ibuproct™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Kinogen (Italy)™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Proctium™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Procto Venart™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Proctol™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Proctolog™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Proctomyxin HC™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Proctosedyl™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Ratio-Proctosone™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Recbutin™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition
  • Ruscus™. Contains other elements than (Anti hemorrhoidals) in its composition

References

  1. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  2. AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Drugs. Transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk. Pediatrics. 2001 Sep;108(3):776-89. Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)

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