J Med Assoc Thai 2004; 87 (2):137

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Clinical Study of the Ginko biloba-Troxerutin-Heptaminol Hce in the Treatment of Acute Hemorrhoidal Attacks
Sumboonnanonda K Mail, Lertsithichai P

Objective :The aim of this study was to assess the clinical efficacy, compliance and safety
of Ginko biloba -Troxerutin-Heptaminol Hce in the treatment of patients with acute hemorrhoidal
attacks in Thailand.
Material and Method : In a prospective clinical study on hospital outpatients, the authors
studied the effect of Ginko biloba-Troxerutin-Heptaminol Hce for a week in adults (18-70 years old)
with acute hemorrhoidal attacks.
Result :Twenty-two patients, with a mean age of 41.7 years were included in the study. The
male to female ratio was 1 : 1.2. Most patients (77%) had grade 1 and 2 hemorrhoids with an average
duration of attacks of 3 days. On intention to treat analysis, bleeding, pain, tenesmus and discharge
were significantly improved. Treatment was well accepted and safe.
Conclusion : In the short-term, Ginko biloba -Troxerutin-Heptaminol Hce is effective, accept-
able and safe in the treatment of patients with acute hemorrhoidal attacks.
Key word : Acute Hemorrhoidal Attacks, Ginko Biloba-Troxerutin-Heptaminol Hce

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