comparison of the differences between proctosedyl and faktu and the best for hemorrhoids

comparison of the differences between proctosedyl and faktu and the best for hemorrhoids and external hemorrhoids, and treating anal fissures and the pain associated with them. They are effective ointments in alleviating inflammation and swelling resulting from fissures and hemorrhoids We will discuss the differences between them and how to use each of them in the rest of the article

Ingredients of proctosedyl Ointment

It consists of the following active ingredients:

• Esculin, which strengthens the veins and thus increases their contraction power
• Hydrocortisone, which is a substance that reduces inflammation
• Cinchocaine, a local anesthetic that alleviates pain
• Framycetin, which has antibacterial effects

Ingredients of faktu Ointment

It contains the following active ingredients

• Polycresulin, an antiseptic that eliminates bacteria present in wounds
• Cinchocaine, a local anesthetic that relieves pain upon application

Author Name: Pharmacist Nada Mohamed Mostafa

Scientific Degree: pharmacist

Country: Egypt

Clinical Pharmacist | Medical & Pharmaceutical Content Writer & Reviewer

A licensed Egyptian pharmacist registered with the Egyptian Pharmacists Syndicate, holding a Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Sciences (B.Pharm.) from the Faculty of Pharmacy, Cairo University in Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She possesses extensive hands-on experience in community pharmacy practice and clinical patient education, specializing in pharmacokinetics, drug-drug interactions, and evidence-based dosing guidelines for both adults and pediatrics.

Dr. Nada serves as a medical writer and reviewer at Rosheta, dedicated to simplifying complex pharmacological data for patients while delivering accurate, up-to-date clinical insights rooted in approved prescribing information and official regulatory standards, including the Egyptian Drug Authority (EDA) and the U.S. FDA.

Published Date: 29 June 2025