11 best remedies for prostatitis

Advantages and disadvantages

The obvious advantages of Relief Ultra suppositories include the absence of overdose with disorders of various organ systems, since the drug is used topically. But still, if the patient has a condition in which the use of corticosteroids is contraindicated, such as diabetes, osteoporosis, severe forms of arterial hypertension, in which case you should definitely consult with your doctor before using the drug.

Omnic, or tamsulosin (alpha-blocker)

Rating: 4.9

The drug Omnic is a specific remedy that affects the smooth muscle of the prostate, urethra and bladder neck. It blocks the alpha-adrenoreceptors. As a result, the outflow of urine through the prostate improves, and various unpleasant symptoms, such as the feeling of incomplete emptying of the bladder, disappear.

This remedy is indicated for chronic prostatitis, which is accompanied by benign hyperplasia, or enlargement of the prostate gland and the development of various urological complaints. This remedy is available in capsules, taken one capsule once a day after breakfast. The course of treatment is designed for 2-3 weeks of intake, and the maximum concentration of the active substance in blood increases by the fifth day. Produces this product Dutch company Yamanouchi, and one pack of 30 capsules with modified release, designed for 1 month of daily use costs from 700 rubles. Also this drug can be found under the trade names Proflosin, Hyperprost and others.

Advantages and disadvantages

Tamsulosin can significantly improve the quality of life of patients with chronic prostatitis and reduce the unpleasant symptoms of prostatic hyperplasia, which is why it was included in the rating. As for the weaknesses of the drug, they include a pronounced drop in blood pressure, which can sometimes lead to fainting, especially in elderly patients.

It is also necessary to discuss separately the prescription of this drug, in the presence of cataracts and in preparation for ophthalmic surgeries. Also, the drug Omnic when prescribed in conjunction with other adrenoreceptor blockers can significantly reduce blood pressure levels, and each such case of co-administration and the risk of hypotension should be evaluated by a doctor before starting treatment.

But – sppa

Rating: 4.7

This well-known and effective drug refers to myotropic antispasmodics, and can reduce the tension of the smooth muscles of the urethra, the prostate muscle and eliminate the pain syndrome, as well as the feeling of heaviness and the sensation of a foreign body in the bladder. The active ingredient in No-Spa is drotaverine. This drug is distinguished by its strong and prolonged action, which is superior to papaverine.

In exacerbation of chronic prostatitis, prophylactic administration of tablets of No-shpa, one tablet three times a day, in acute pain syndrome, the drug can be injected intramuscularly. You can buy this myotropic antispasmodic for 194 rubles. Per vial, there are 100 tablets of 40 mg in a vial. This drug is produced by the well-known Hungarian pharmaceutical company Hinoin.

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive sides of the use of drotaverine include a low risk of side effects, as well as a low risk of allergic reactions. The disadvantages of using the drug include the need to refrain from driving a vehicle during treatment, and especially after using the drug intramuscularly and intravenously.

The best anti-inflammatory drugs for prostatitis

This group of drugs is used mainly in the complex treatment of pain syndrome in acute prostatitis and exacerbation of the chronic process, as well as to eliminate swelling, and local inflammation. These drugs are most often prescribed in rectal suppositories to increase their effectiveness. We have included in the rating several drugs with the highest effectiveness, safety and being relatively inexpensive

Indometacin in suppositories

Rating: 4.9

Indomethacin in rectal suppositories, or in suppositories, refers to the most well-known and effective drugs from the group of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Many people believe that since this remedy is used and known for a long time, more effective drugs have already appeared, and indomethacin is “obsolete”. In fact, it is not, indomethacin has a very strong anti-inflammatory effect. Modern means may be safer, and act more selectively, but indomethacin is now, as before, one of the most effective means. It is able to eliminate pain, swelling in the prostate tissues.

Indomethacin in rectal suppositories 100 mg number 10 can be purchased at retail for a symbolic cost of about 45 rubles. We are talking about the domestic manufacturer Biosintez Ltd.

Advantages and disadvantages

It must be remembered that the maximum dosage of candles with indomethacin should not exceed 100 mg 2 times a day, and the duration of treatment should not exceed 1 month. The positive quality is the high efficiency, and the low cost of the product. As for the negative qualities, indomethacin is capable of causing various unpleasant symptoms, which can manifest as an erosive – ulcerative process in the gastrointestinal tract, nausea, vomiting and pain, aggravate the course of ulcer disease. Therefore, despite the high effectiveness of the remedy, it should be prescribed even for local treatment only by a doctor.

Ketoprofen in rectal suppositories

Rating: 4.8

Ketoprofen in suppositories is widely used to relieve swelling, pain and inflammation in acute prostatitis and in the exacerbation of the chronic process. Ketoprofen got into the rating of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs because of its complex anti-aggregative, analgesic and anti-inflammatory action. Each suppository contains 100 mg of ketoprofen, and is used once or twice a day, but no more than 3 suppositories, which contain a total maximum daily dose of 300 mg. Most often rectal suppositories with ketoprofen can be purchased in the form of the drug Ketonal, from 180 rubles. For 12 suppositories. Other commercial names of ketoprofen include Arthrosilen, as well as Flexen.

Advantages and disadvantages

The positive properties include high effectiveness, little interaction with other drugs, as well as the rare occurrence of various side effects, which, above all, include nausea, dizziness and headache. The remedy can, with prolonged and uncontrolled use, induce the risk of gastrointestinal ulcer-erosive processes, so its reception should be under the control of the attending physician – urologist.

Prostatylene

Rating: 4.8

Prostatylen has been successfully used in urological practice for over 20 years, and has a strong symptomatic effect. In men, pain during urination decreases or disappears, capillary blood flow inside the prostate improves, and spermograms improve. The drug is used in both acute and chronic prostatitis, after surgical interventions on the pelvic organs, as well as in benign prostatic hyperplasia. For uncomplicated conditions, the drug is used 1 suppository 1 time a day for 10 days. As part of the drug is an extract of animal origin, which is a complex of polypeptide protein chains of low molecular weight. Also added to the suppositories is the trace element zinc, which improves immunity and sperm maturation, as well as glycine. 10 suppositories in 30mg dosage can be purchased for 510€.

Advantages and disadvantages

Good tolerability, low number of side effects, proven restoration of microcirculatory blood flow in the pelvic organs can be considered an advantage of the remedy. The disadvantages are perhaps the recommendation to stay in bed for half an hour after inserting the suppository into the anus.

Best Immunomodulatory Supplements for Prostatitis

Also included in the rating are several products that are not medicines, and are registered as dietary supplements, but they have a complex immunoprotective, and restorative effect.

Vitaprost

Rating: 4.8

One of the market leaders is Vitaprost in rectal suppositories. The basis of the structure of the drug is an extract from the prostate of cattle, which gently and positively also affects the work of this organ in men. This product is distinguished by the rapid onset of effect, which consists in normalizing the microcirculatory channel in the organ, preventing the prostate from thrombosis, normalization of urination. The suppositories also have a protective effect on bladder muscles.

The drug is available in suppositories called Vitaprost plus (50 mg), as well as Vitaprost forte (100 mg). The drug should be used once or twice a day, the treatment course is about 10 days.

Advantages and disadvantages

This drug is biological, and the advantages of the remedy include the absence of overdose, and side effects, except in cases of individual intolerance. In addition, Vitaprost is compatible with alcohol, and the manufacturers do not state any restrictions on this. The disadvantages of the drug are its rather high cost. So, for Vitaprost forte, the cost of one package of 10 suppositories is 990 rubles.

Prostamol Uno

Rating: 4.7

Also to the modern dietary supplements used in the treatment of prostatitis include Prostamol Uno. The active ingredient is an extract from the fruit of a special palm tree, and the drug is used in capsules. This extract has a mild anti-inflammatory and vasoprotective effect, has anti-inflammatory and anti-androgenic effect. Testosterone converts to dihydrotestosterone, which protects the prostate gland from enlargement. Also this extract is able to have a mild anti-inflammatory effect and normalizes impaired urodynamics. Prostamol Uno is taken 1 capsule daily after a meal. The cost of 30 capsules with a dose of 320 mg starts from 550 rubles.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of this drug are its low incidence of side effects, which consist of discomfort during digestion, as well as mild effects on the body. The downsides include a fairly high cost.