Over-the-Counter Medications
Both over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription drugs may alleviate hemorrhoid symptoms. Some may also aid in recovery by facilitating bowel motions. These include medicines that are taken orally and topical treatments that are applied to the skin.
Oral nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) such as Aleve (naproxen) and Advil (ibuprofen) are particularly efficient at lowering the discomfort, inflammation, and redness of mild to severe hemorrhoids. Also helpful are topical anesthetics, including lidocaine. Lidocaine works by numbing nerves at the pain location. It is available in gel, ointment, and cream formulations.
NSAIDs are an effective first-line treatment for hemorrhoidal discomfort and irritation. In addition, hemorrhoid creams may be used to actively reduce the size of irritated tissues if these methods fail to offer relief. Preparation-H is now manufactured with 0.25 percent phenylephrine. As a vasoconstrictor, phenylephrine aggressively constricts blood vessels.
Rectogesic ointment is only accessible by prescription. It is formulated with 0.2% glyceryl trinitrate (nitroglycerin) and acts by relaxing blood vessels under the skin’s surface.
Hydrocortisone is a kind of steroid medication that decreases inflammation by modulating the immune system and is available over the counter in a 1.0% concentration. Lastly, you may also try vaseline or petroleum jelly to ease the itchiness and discomfort.
