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Astringents (drying agents), such as witch hazel, calamine, and zinc oxide. These help shrink hemorrhoids by pulling water out of the swollen tissue. This, in turn, helps relieve itching, burning, and irritation.
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What are antihemorrhoid products known as vasoconstrictors?
epinephrine base, epinephrine hydrochloride, ephedrine sulfate and phenylephrine hydrochloride that reduce swelling and relieve itching and discomfort by tightening blood vessels
What are local anesthetic antihemorrhoid products?
Local anesthetics, such as benzocaine, lidocaine and tetracaine, to temporarily relieve the pain
What are antihemorrhoid products known as protectants?
cocoa butter, lanolin, glycerin, mineral oil, and shark liver oil which soothe irritated tissues and form a protective barrier to prevent further irritation.
How are antihemorrhoid drugs sold?
Antihemorrhoid drugs are available as creams, ointments and suppositories. Most can be bought without a physician's prescription.
What are antihemorrhoid drugs?
Antihemorrhoid drugs are medicines that reduce the swelling and relieve the discomfort of hemorrhoids (swellings in the area around the anus).
What is the dosage of antihemorrhoid drugs?
Follow package instructions for using these products. Do not use more than the recommended amount of this medicine every day.
What does astringents do for your skin?
Astringents are said to be useful for your skin in terms of toning it down. However, it is important to note that this will have side effects like irritation and a dry skin.
Why are astringents sometimes rough on your skin?
Astringents are basically a more intense version of a facial scrub. It cleans deep and gets right into those pores so if you have sensitive dry skin, it can cause some irritation.
What precautions should be taken with antihemorrhoid drugs?
Narcotic analgesics may be contraindicated in patients with respiratory depression. NSAIDS may be hazardous to patients with ulcers or an ulcer history.NSAIDs are contraindicated in patients allergic to aspirin.
What state is not known for its dairy products?
Illinois is not well known for its dairy products.
Is Kentucky well-known for its dairy products?
No, that would be Wisconsin. Illinios is known for corn and coal.
What is th ph of astringent?
The astringency of a substance is not directly related to pH. Tannins and salicylic acid are both astringents, but the pKa values of these compounds are different. The pH would also depend on the concentration of the astringent agent. Many astringents are acidic, but some are basic. For example, aluminum acetate is a basic astringent.
