Proctan cream for Hemorrhoids • 50 ml

PROCTAN hemorrhoid cream quickly soothes symptoms commonly associated with hemorrhoids, such as irritation, pain, anal itching, burning sensation, and discharge.

It contains the following 13 herbal active ingredients:

These plant ingredients work together to naturally reduce inflammation, support skin and vein wall regeneration, and alleviate discomfort without irritating the sensitive area. It softens, nourishes, and regenerates hemorrhoids and the surrounding skin.

☀ Directions: apply to the outer part of the rectum.

• After defecation and a sitz bath, apply to the anal area twice a day.
• Wash your hands thoroughly before use.
• Gently massage until fully absorbed. After use, close the jar tightly.
• Apply 2-3 times daily to the anus and surrounding area as needed.
• Before application, clean the skin with warm water and a soft cloth. 
• The ointment should be applied using fingers.

Warnings regarding cream use:

Avoid contact with eyes. If contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water.
Do not store in the refrigerator, as this may weaken the active ingredients.
Due to its concentrated essential oil content, it may cause skin redness, so perform a patch test before use.

Storage: keep in a dry, light-protected place below 25 °C.

Tips for relieving hemorrhoid symptoms

Keep the area clean: clean the anal area preferably after every bowel movement using warm water. Soap is not necessary, as it can dry out the sensitive skin and increase pain.

Gently dry the area after bathing to prevent fungal infections from constant moisture.

Hemorrhoid cream: then apply Proctan hemorrhoid cream.

Warm sitz bath: try taking a warm sitz bath several times a day.

Cold water, icing: if you have external hemorrhoids and previous methods do not help, try a cold compress or ice packs around the anus.

Wet wipes: if you have sensitive external hemorrhoids, avoid dry toilet paper and opt for fragrance-free wet wipes instead.

Exercise regularly: regular physical activity - like running - improves symptoms for most people.

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The effects of Proctan hemorrhoid ointment’s herbal ingredients

Jojoba oil is an excellent emollient and moisturizer. Though known as an oil, it is actually a liquid wax similar to human sebum, making it easily absorbed and non-comedogenic. It soothes irritated skin, reduces itching, and helps restore the skin's natural barrier. Its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties help prevent infection in sensitive areas.

Aloe vera gel is rich in water and anti-inflammatory, wound-healing, and cooling agents. It quickly relieves the burning and itching caused by hemorrhoids while accelerating skin regeneration. Its polysaccharides promote new cell growth, and its enzymes and antioxidants reduce inflammation and help repair damaged vessels.

Comfrey extract’s main active ingredient is allantoin, which promotes cell renewal and rapid regeneration of damaged tissue. With its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, comfrey reduces swelling and supports faster healing - especially useful in advanced hemorrhoid stages with microtears and inflamed veins.

Calendula oil is a mild yet effective anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial agent. It stimulates capillary circulation and improves tissue oxygenation, accelerating wound healing. Thanks to its flavonoids and triterpenes, it reduces redness and irritation while preventing infection around damaged rectal tissue. Its soothing effect helps ease hemorrhoid discomfort.

Proctan cream properties

Shepherd’s purse extract is primarily known for its hemostatic effect. In hemorrhoidal bleeding, it constricts capillaries and reduces local blood flow, aiding in wound healing. It also has mild anti-inflammatory properties that help calm the affected area- especially useful for fresh, bleeding hemorrhoids.

Chamomile extract has anti-inflammatory, soothing, and disinfecting effects. Its flavonoid apigenin inhibits inflammation-causing enzymes, while its essential oils relieve itching and irritation. Chamomile reduces swelling and supports tissue regeneration, helping to prevent secondary infections.

Willow bark extract contains natural salicylates, which work similarly to aspirin - reducing pain and inflammation. These compounds inhibit prostaglandin production, easing inflammation and pain. Willow bark also helps relieve pressure and tension in the rectal area, a common complaint.

Cinquefoil extract’s high tannin and flavonoid content gives it astringent and hemostatic properties. The astringent effect strengthens the capillaries around the rectum and supports mucosal regeneration, while reducing swelling and irritation.

Turmeric extract’s main component is curcumin, a potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory flavonoid. It inhibits molecules like TNF-alpha and IL-6 that promote inflammation, thereby reducing local inflammation and supporting cell regeneration.

Alpha-bisabolol is a soothing, anti-inflammatory compound derived from chamomile essential oil. It reduces the activity of inflammation-inducing mediators, easing redness, irritation, and swelling. Its mild anesthetic effect also relieves itching and pain.

Lavender oil is mainly known for its calming and antimicrobial properties. It quickly soothes symptoms like itching, burning, and pain associated with hemorrhoids while promoting tissue repair. Its compounds, linalool and linalyl acetate, have anti-inflammatory and mild antispasmodic effects - particularly useful for anal tension and discomfort.

Peppermint oilhas a cooling, analgesic effect that provides immediate relief for hemorrhoid symptoms. Its menthol stimulates cold receptors in the skin, relieving burning and itching while diverting the nervous system’s attention from pain (analgesic effect).

Horse chestnut extract is a highly effective natural venotonic, with escin as its primary active compound. It strengthens vein walls, reduces their permeability, and inhibits inflammatory processes. This helps reduce varicose vein swelling, alleviate venous congestion, and support vein regeneration- key in hemorrhoid treatment. It’s especially effective for shrinking swollen, painful hemorrhoids and easing discomfort.