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1 Gastro-intestinal system
01-07-04 Management of anal fissures

Glyceryl Trinitrate 0.4% Ointment Rectogesic®
First Choice

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Diltiazem Cream 2% Anoheal
Second Choice

£££££

Unlicensed - for use only in patients intolerant of or unresponsive to GTN ointment

Store in the fridge

One tube will last a month if used as 2cm apllication TWICE DAILY

Topical diltiazem 2% may be used twice daily [unlicensed indication] in patients with chronic anal fissures unresponsive or intolerant to topical nitrates and before considering surgery

Link  NICE evidence summary; Chronic anal fissure: 2% topical diltiazem hydrochloride

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