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Haemorrhoids — what to take?

Hemorrhoids are dilated veins at the level of the rectum/anus. Internal (above dentate line — bleeding) or external (painful, thrombosed). Affect 30-50% of adults.

5 recommended OTC drugs
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OTC — no prescription

What you can take for haemorrhoids

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Causes

Chronic constipation, straining at stool, pregnancy, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, low-fiber diet, excessive alcohol consumption, spicy foods.

OTC treatment

Creams and suppositories:

  • Proctolog, Proctoglyvenol — with rutoside + local analgesic.
  • Ruscus (Ruscoven, Procto Venosan).
  • Hemorex, Hemapro.
  • Hydrocortisone — reduces inflammation, maximum 7-10 days.

Diosmin, hesperidin (Detralex, Daflon) — oral, for venous support. 2-3 month cures.

Bulk laxatives (psyllium) and osmotics (lactulose) — avoid constipation.

Warm sitz baths with Epsom salt or chamomile — 10-15 min.

Essential measures

  • Fiber-rich diet (25-30 g/day).
  • Hydration 2 L/day.
  • Don't delay bowel movements, don't strain.
  • Local hygiene with water, not rough paper.
  • Daily movement.
  • Avoid prolonged time on toilet (reading phone).

Interventional treatments

Rubber band ligation, sclerotherapy, hemorrhoidectomy — for grade III-IV or refractory hemorrhoids. Modern procedures: HAL-RAR, laser, THD — less painful.

When it is an emergency

Heavy bleeding, hemorrhoidal thrombosis (acute severe pain, hard bluish-black nodule — may require surgical evacuation in 48-72h). Blood + weight loss + bowel changes — rule out colorectal cancer.

Medical disclaimer: the information in this guide is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical or pharmacist advice. For diagnosis and treatment consult a healthcare professional.

Nights, weekends, holidays

24/7 pharmacies for haemorrhoids

Haemorrhoids doesn't wait for office hours. If you need a medicine at 2 AM or on a weekend, open the map with the 24/7 filter on and find the nearest on-call pharmacy. Major cities have several round-the-clock pharmacies — the per-city pages below list them all, with address, phone and verified opening hours.

Call ahead before you leave, especially at night — on-call schedules can change and stock for some prescription items may be limited between deliveries.

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Medicine categories for haemorrhoids

Beyond the OTC products listed above, you can also browse whole medicine and supplement categories, with prices compared across Dr. Max, Catena, Tei, HelpNet and the rest of our network. Category pages are in Romanian — the comparator works the same way for you.

Step by step

How to find a pharmacy fast for haemorrhoids

Open the interactive map and grant location permission — you'll immediately see pharmacies sorted by distance, each with its opening hours and a one-tap route in Google Maps. If it's night or a weekend, switch on the 24/7 filter to keep only the on-call ones. For haemorrhoids most of the listed remedies are over the counter, so you can walk in without a prescription, but check stock and prices first to avoid wasted trips.

If you have a preferred active ingredient (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc.), search it in the comparator before you leave — you'll see which chain has it cheapest near you and whether it's in stock. For chronic prescriptions, save your favourite pharmacy in the app and turn on hours notifications — it saves unnecessary trips, especially when treatment for haemorrhoids runs over weeks.

When to see a doctor

If any of these signs appear, consult a doctor — OTC treatment is not enough:

  • Heavy or persistent bleeding
  • Hemorrhoidal thrombosis (acute severe pain)
  • Blood in stool + weight loss + bowel changes
  • Over 50 years — mandatory colonoscopy
  • Irreducible hemorrhoidal prolapse

Frequently asked

Common questions

Do hemorrhoids go away on their own?
Mild ones yes, with dietary measures and avoiding constipation. Advanced ones (III-IV) or thrombosed require intervention.
Does Detralex really work?
Yes, in acute episodes — reduces symptoms in 72h. For long-term prevention — maintenance dose. Combined with hygiene and diet.
Blood in stool — always hemorrhoids?
Often yes. But over 50 years, with weight loss or bowel changes — mandatory colonoscopy to rule out cancer.
In pregnancy — what can I take?
Proctoglyvenol topical is ok. Lactulose is safe. Diosmin — after consultation. Detralex — not in first trimester.

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