Hemorrhoid Treatments Home Remedies and OTC Medication Treatments for Hemorrhoids Over-the-counter products Many over-the-counter products are sold for the treatment of hemorrhoids. Products used for the treatment of hemorrhoids are available as ointments, creams, gels, suppositories, foams, and pads. Local anesthetics: Local anesthetics temporarily relieve pain, burning, and itching by numbing the nerve endings.