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Sea-buckthorn suppository for breastfeeding
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Many new mothers after childbirth suffer from hemorrhoids. Unfortunately, during this period of time, you can not use popular medicines, especially if the woman decides to feed the baby with breast milk. In such cases, doctors, as a rule, recommend treating a delicate problem with the help of sea buckthorn candles.
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Can the sea buckthorn suppository be breastfed?
Since most modern drugs for hemorrhoids are contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding, the most effective are the products with natural ingredients, especially sea buckthorn oil.
It is the sea-buckthorn that has excellent regenerative characteristics, that is, it can be used without problems for hemorrhoids, as it helps to get rid of unpleasant sensations faster. Such suppositories have a healing effect, strengthen tissues, remove toxins and relieve constant itching. But for nursing mothers, the most important thing is that they do not harm the health of the baby.
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Indications for use
The sea-buckthorn suppository is made in torpedo form. They differ in characteristic, but not too strong smell. Active components in their composition are wax, which helps make the suppository firmer, and sea buckthorn oil.
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This drug has a stimulating and reparative effect, which helps it to cope with the regeneration of mucous membranes and skin. Cytoprotective and antioxidant effects allow suppositories from sea-buckthorn to heal quickly and restore tissues that have been damaged. Among other things, they protect the cell membranes.
To date, a suppository with butter from sea-buckthorn is produced in two separate types: for rectal and vaginal use.
Vaginal suppositories help to get rid of the following diseases: endocervitis, erosion, inflammation of the vagina, colpitis.
Suppositories for rectal use treat various proctologic diseases: proctitis, cracks and ulcers in the rectum, radiation damage, sphincteritis, hemorrhoids and painful bowel movements.
Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics
Suppositories with sea buckthorn oil for rectal use help stimulate immune cells. Getting into the very center of inflammation, the main components of this plant have a positive effect on the activity of these cells, which helps to remove inflammation, improve the overall well-being of the patient, and soothe itching and pain.
In addition, with the help of these suppositories, the level of histamine decreases, which aggravates the inflammatory process. It is histamine that causes the vessels to expand, making them more vulnerable to inflammation. Because of histamine, there is severe itching, unpleasant pain and swelling.
Also, the suppository has an antibacterial effect. They change the DNA of some bacteria, because they act on the cellular level. Sea-buckthorn copes wonderfully with the pathogens of Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, Salmonella.
The pharmacokinetics of sea-buckthorn rectal suppositories has not been studied.
Method of application of sea-buckthorn suppositories from hemorrhoids
According to the prescriptions, sea buckthorn suppository should be put in the evening before bedtime. Rectal suppositories are recommended to be administered after cleansing enema (feces). It is very important that the suppository is introduced to the maximum possible depth. After the suppository has been introduced, the patient should lie down quietly for half an hour. During this time, the tool can resolve without problems.
Take care that the drug does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations, and also itching, burning, swelling or redness. Therapy is on average up to ten days.
Contraindications for use
The only contraindication to the use of sea-buckthorn suppositories is the individual intolerance of sea buckthorn oil or wax. In such cases, the patient may experience allergic reactions that occur after the drug is discontinued. Also, do not take the suppository for diarrhea.
Side effects of suppositories with sea buckthorn oil during breastfeeding
Despite all the advantages, the suppository based on sea buckthorn oil, which help to quickly and effectively cure hemorrhoids, also have some side effects. First of all, it is a variety of allergic reactions that manifest themselves in the form of itching, redness of the skin, hives and other unpleasant sensations. If you notice these symptoms, you should immediately stop using candles, since the aggravation of allergies can adversely affect the baby's health.
Storage conditions and shelf life
It should be noted that the sea buckthorn suppository begins to melt at sufficiently low temperatures, so they should not be stored in a locker with other medicines. In order to keep the drug intact and safe in the pharmaceutical packaging, it is recommended to store it in the refrigerator. You need to extract the suppository before the introduction.
If the suppository was released from the blister, they can no longer be used or stored. Do not use the product after it has been in too low or high temperatures.
Shelf life of sea buckthorn suppositories is about two years.
Attention!
To simplify the perception of information, this instruction for use of the drug "Sea-buckthorn suppository for breastfeeding" translated and presented in a special form on the basis of the official instructions for medical use of the drug. Before use read the annotation that came directly to medicines.
Description provided for informational purposes and is not a guide to self-healing. The need for this drug, the purpose of the treatment regimen, methods and dose of the drug is determined solely by the attending physician. Self-medication is dangerous for your health.