Medicines for hemorrhoids include "external medicine" to be used directly on the affected area inside or outside the anus and "oral medicine."Generally, external medicines are mainstream.
External medicine
It relieves pain, itching, bleeding, and inflammation of hemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissure. Some ingredients are bactericidal.
Oral medicine
It relieves inflammation and improves blood circulation. This includes tablets, capsules, and granules. Since the ingredients spread all over the body, the effect appears slowly compared with external medicines.
Dosage form of external medicine
External medicines include "suppositories," "ointments," and "solution for external use (including aerosols)." Suppositories and ointments are the mainstream. Ointments include ointment and ointment in prefilled disposable applicators.
Suppositories
Main types of hemorrhoids for use
Internal hemorrhoids (piles)
Site of use
Used on the affected area inside the anus
Ointments/Ointment
Main types of hemorrhoids for use
External hemorrhoids (piles), Anal fissure
Site of use
Used on the affected area outside the anus or around the anus
Ointments/ointment in prefilled disposable applicators