Hametum hemorrhoid ointment, 25 g

Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment - naturally well tolerated

Many people suffer from unpleasant symptoms such as itching and burning in the anal area.Hemorrhoidal disease is widespread, but it is often not talked about.Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment can help relieve these symptoms in the early stages.It contains a distillate of leaves and twigs of the Virginia witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana), which, due to its high proportion of tannic acid, has an astringent effect, stops bleeding and inhibits inflammation.

The ointment combines the herbal active ingredient with a compatible ointment base that supplies the skin with fat and moisture and increases its barrier function.This relieves itching, reduces oozing and burning, and allows smaller wounds to heal more quickly.No prescription is required for this product.

Area of application

Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment is used to treat symptoms in the early stages of hemorrhoid disease.It relieves itching, inhibits inflammation, stops small bleeding and cares for the irritated anal area.Application is made easier with the included applicator.

Mode of action

The natural active ingredient in Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment is a distillate made from fresh witch hazel leaves and twigs, which is extremely well tolerated.The rich base of the ointment nourishes the irritated anal area and increases its elasticity.This effectively alleviates the symptoms without putting unnecessary strain on the body.

Active ingredients / ingredients / ingredients

100 g of Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment contain 6.25 g of distillate from fresh witch hazel leaves and twigs (1:1.12 - 2.08), distillation agent: ethanol 6% (m/m).Excipients are cetylstearyl alcohol, citric acid-glycerol monooleate-glycerol monostearate-L-(+)-6-O-palmitoyascorbic acid-all-rac-α-tocopherol lecithin (2.5:7.5:20:20:25:25), sodium edetate, perfume oil witch hazel, glycerol (mono/di/tri)[adipat/alkanoat(C6- C20)/isostearat],Thick paraffin, microcrystalline hydrocarbons (C40-C60), propylene glycol, white petroleum jelly, purified water and wool wax (contains butylated hydroxytoluene).

Contraindications

If you are hypersensitive to any of the ingredients mentioned, the product should not be used.During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the product should only be used after consulting a doctor.

Dosage

The Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment is applied thinly to the affected skin areas several times a day.To do this, the ointment is applied using the included applicator or your finger.The applicator is screwed tightly onto the tube and the cap is removed.By pressing on the tube, the ointment is pressed into the applicator until it emerges from the side openings.The applicator is then carefully inserted into the anus and the ointment is distributed by gently twisting the tube.After use, the applicator is removed and cleaned thoroughly.

Application

The ointment is applied thinly to the affected skin areas several times a day.The anal region should be carefully cleaned and dried before use.The ointment can be applied thinly with your finger or with the included applicator.It can be used over a longer period of time until the symptoms subside.However, self-treatment without consulting a doctor should not exceed 4 weeks.

Patient information

If you have advanced hemorrhoidal disease and other palpable external changes in the anal region, you should consult a doctor.The medicine contains substances that can cause allergies if used for a long time in the anal area.Pay particular attention to new or worsening itching, redness, and swelling in the treated area.If you notice any such symptoms, please stop use and consult your doctor.When treating the genital or anal area with the drug, the tear resistance and thus the safety of condoms may be reduced if latex condoms are used at the same time.

Pregnancy

There is no experience with the use of this medicine during pregnancy and breastfeeding.The treatment of hemorrhoidal disease with preparations containing tannins should only be carried out during pregnancy and breastfeeding after consulting a doctor for a maximum of 2 weeks.

Notes

In principle, Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment can be used over a longer period of time until the symptoms subside.However, self-treatment without consulting a doctor should not exceed 4 weeks.

Tip

Treatment with Hametum® hemorrhoid suppositories can be easily combined with the use of Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment.A sensible combination is to use the ointment during the day and the suppositories at night.Burning, pain and itching are specifically combated.

Ingredients

Active ingredient per 1 g ointment: 62.5 mg witch hazel leaves and twigs fresh distillate (1:1.12-2.08);Distillant: Ethanol 6% (m/m).Other ingredients: Cetylstearyl alcohol, citric acid-glycerol monooleate-glycerol monostearate-L-(+)-6-O-palmitoyascorbic acid-all-rac-α-tocopherol lecithin (2.5:7.5:20:20:25:25), disodium edetate-2-water, glycerol (mono/di/tri)[adipat, alkanoat(C6-C20)isostearat], thick paraffin, microcrystalline hydrocarbons (C40-C60), propylene glycol, white petroleum jelly, wool wax (= butylhydroxytoluene), purified water.

How to recognize hemorrhoids

Itching and burning in the anal area are typical symptoms of hemorrhoids.Pain and bleeding can also occur.Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment and suppositories can be used to treat hemorrhoid problems in the early stages.

How to treat hemorrhoids around the clock

Two different forms of application are available for the treatment of hemorrhoids: Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment and suppositories.Both contain the proven and natural active ingredient from witch hazel.The ointment is recommended to effectively treat hemorrhoids during the day.It should be applied to the affected skin areas several times a day.To do this, this area should be thoroughly cleaned beforehand and carefully patted dry.The suppositories are an effective form of treatment for the night.They should be applied after bowel movements.

This is how witch hazel works

The herbal active ingredient from witch hazel in Hametum® hemorrhoid ointment and suppositories inhibits inflammation and thus itching.Annoying symptoms such as burning are effectively alleviated.

What causes hemorrhoids

Everyone has hemorrhoids, which provide a fine seal for the rectum.They only become a problem when they have enlarged and become inflamed.An unhealthy lifestyle with a low-fiber diet, a tendency to constipation, being overweight or not exercising enough can promote the development of hemorrhoids.The good news: If enlarged hemorrhoids are treated at the first sign, the distressing symptoms can be easily alleviated.