Pilocon Capsule is a proprietary Ayurvedic medicine manufactured by Herbotech India. It is mainly used to treat piles and anal fissure.
Uses and dose
Pilocon Capsule Indications:
Piles, external or internal bleeding or non bleeding hemorrhoids, anal fissure
Painful evacuation, Inflammation of anal tract.
Dosage:
2 capsules 2 times a day half an hour before meals for 21 days with milk.
Followed by 1 capsule twice a day for 1 month.
With western medicines
Seek your doctor’s advice if you are taking this product along with other western (allopathic/modern) medicines. Some Ayurvedic herbs can interact with modern medicine.
If both Ayurvedic and allopathic medicines are advised together, then it is best to take allopathic medicine first, wait for 30 minutes and then, after a gap of 15 – 30 minutes, take Ayurvedic medicine or as directed by the physician.
Can this be used while taking Homeopathic medicine?
Yes. This product does not react with homeopathic medicine.
With supplements like multivitamin tablets, Omega 3 fatty acids etc?
Yes. Generally, this product goes well with most of the dietary supplements. However, if you are taking more than one product per day, please consult your doctor for an opinion.
Duration
How long to take?
This medicine can be taken for a period of 6 – 8 weeks as per doctors advice. After that time, usually the dose is gradually reduced and the medicine is stopped in next 6 weeks of time.
Contents
Pilocon Capsule Ingredients:
Each 500 mg capsules contains
Daruharidra – Berberis aristata Dc -50 mg
Arsaghna – Amorphophallus paeoniifolius – 50 mg – It is an Ayurvedic herb, mentioned for the treatment of piles, amenorrhea, indigestion, anorexia, joint pain and elephantiasis.
Guggulu – Commiphora wightii – 50 mg – Used in piles, relieves constipation, inflammation, shrinks size of pile mass, soothens mucus layer.
Aloe vera – Girtakumari- 25 mg
Shallaki – Boswellia serrata – 50 mg
Atis – Custard apple – Annona squamosa – 25 mg
Bakayan – Melia azedarach Linn – 25 mg
Arista – Neem – Azadirachta indica – 25 mg
Neem beej – 25 mg
Sharpunka – Tephrosia purpurea – 25 mg
Kulthi – Macrotyloma uniflorum – 25 mg – It is an Ayurvedic herb used for the treatment of kidney stones, cough, asthma, piles etc
Doorva – Cynodon dactylon – 25 mg
Triphala – 25 mg
Amla – Emblica officinalis
Haritaki – Terminalia chebula
Bibhitaka -Terminalia belerica
Saunf – Foeniculum vulgare -25mg
Anjir – Ficus carica -25 mg
Side effects
Pilocon Capsule Side effects:
There are no recorded side effects with this medicine.
It is usually prescribed in a lower dose during lactation and in children.
Consult your doctor for its usage during pregnancy.
Store in a cool dry place, away from sunlight.
How long does it take to start showing results?
Depends on the dosage and other products suggested with this. Usually 1 – 2 weeks time.
Can this product be taken along with Allopathic medicines (English medicines)?
It may react with some medicines. Consult your doctor for the right advice. When English and Ayurvedic medicines are advised together, it is best to take English medicine first, give a gap of half an hour and then take Ayurvedic medicines.
Can it be used in people with diabetes?
Yes. But an eye should be kept on the blood sugar level. Your doctor should help you in this regard. This product can alter blood sugar levels.
Can this be taken without consulting a doctor?
No. In many cases, this product alone might not work. More often this is given in combination with a few Ayurvedic medicines. Your Ayurveda practitioner will be the best judge to decide on those things.
Is there any Pathya (diet rules to be followed while taking this product?
No product specific diet is mentioned. If the practitioner has advised diet control based on disease, one has to follow that.
Avoid excess spicy foods, junk foods, aerated drinks, frozen and canned foods
Can this be taken while taking multivitamin tablets?
Yes, generally. Your consulting doctor will be good judge on this topic.
Package, manufacturer and shelf life
Presentation: 50 capsules.
Manufactured By: Herbotech India
Shelf life – 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Please consult your doctor before taking this medicine.
This article is written by Dr. Janardhana V Hebbar BAMS, MD (Ayu), PGDPSM, Managing Director, Easy Ayurveda Hospital.
It is reviewed by Dr. Raviganesh Mogra BAMS, MD (Ayu), Chief Medical Officer, Easy Ayurveda Hospital
