Pilex Ointment Benefits, Uses & Side Effects
Pilex ointment is an ayurvedic proprietary medicine manufactured by The Himalaya Drug Company. It is commonly used in combination with Pilex Tablets in hemorrhoids and fissure.
Pilex ointment application reduces burning sensation during bowel movement, itching, discomfort and pain, which occur due to either fissure or hemorrhoids. It also helps reducing the size of hemorrhoid mass.
Ingredients (Composition)
| Ingredient | Ointment Contains |
| Lajjalu – (Lajwanti Sensitive Plant) – Mimosa Pudica | 5% |
| Bhringraj (Eclipta Alba) | 3% |
| Nirgundi – Vitex Negundo | 3% |
| Zergul (Marigold) – Calendula officinalis | 2% |
| Karpura (camphor) – Cinnamomum Camphora | 1.23% |
| Tankan (Borax) | 1% |
| Yashad bhasma | 1% |
| Base | Q.S. |
Medicinal Properties
- Anti-inflammatory
- Analgesic
- Antihistaminic
- Wound healing
- Anti-microbial
- Anti- hemorrhoidal (shrinks hemorrhoid mass)
Therapeutic Indications
Pilex ointment is helpful in following health conditions.
- Fissures
- Itching
- Hemorrhoids
- Feeling of discomfort or pain at the excretory opening
- Pregnancy induced hemorrhoids
Benefits & Uses
Fissure
Pilex ointment is promising remedy for fissures. It reduces associated pain that occurs during bowel movement. It should be applied before and after bowel movement for best results. Furthermore, Ointment has soothing action and it heals cuts or fissures and itching, which are main concerns of fissure.
Promotes smooth bowel movement
Constipation with hard and dry stool is the main cause of fissure. Using Pilex ointment before bowel movement provides soothing action to the mucosal wall, which helps easier evacuation of feces.
Caution & Side Effects
Pilex ointment is LIKELY SAFE and there are no side effects observed with the use of Pilex Ointment.
Direction of Use
Pilex ointment comes with an applicator.
- Wash the applicator properly before using it.
- Apply the Pilex ointment before and after bowel movement with the help of the applicator.
- Wash the applicator with warm water using soap to keep it hygienic and reusable.
Is it possible that by using both Pilex cream and pill the piles should be disappear totally?
In mild cases of piles, it is possible. If one has fissures, it provides a complete relief within 1 to 2 weeks.
Can Pilex tablet/ointment be used in itching without consultation of doctor? If yes what will be the dosages of tab. Pilex and for how much time it is to be used. Please guide.
One should consult the doctor before using Pilex.
Is it advisable to apply pilex ointment in morning?
Yes, Pilex can be applied in the morning. It would be better to apply it before defecation and after defecation as well for best results.
Can I apply Pilex ointment at night/before bed? Also what is the approx push-able dose of the ointment? Please help. Urgent.
Yes, Pilex ointment can be applied at night. After inserting its nozzle, it should be pressed and pushed out slowly for its optimum dosage.
Can Pilex be effective in 3rd degree hemorrhoids?
It may not help.
Does Pilex Cream work in fissure and pain due to it occurring while passing stool?
Yes, Pilex Cream can help to treat fissure.
Hello Doctor,
Can I use Pilex ointment for Proctitis symptoms?
Thanks
I am using Pilex, I have fissures, and I am getting good benefits by using Pilex. It truly removes the itching and gives relief. I apply it 5 times a day and could result in easy stool pass … I recommend it even if you need not consult a doctor
Hi sir, I suffering from mild piles from last month. My condition is painful fecal excretion n i feel a tiny mass outside which cause pain.
Does pilex helps to remove this mass?
sir,
Can i use pilex ointment for a long time?
Is it cure for hemorrhoid bleeding and itching during pregnancy of 5month
Can I use this pilex if have blood in stool due to cuts in fissure
Yes, you can use pilex ointment for fissure.
I have to insert nozzle inside anus and press or not please give me answer?
Yes, squeeze the tube from its end.