Rectogesic Glyceryl Trinitrate (2%) Ointment 30g

Rectogesic Glyceryl Trinitrate (2%) Ointment 30g

Description:

Recotgesic Ointment helps treat medically diagnosed anal fissures. It assists with pain reduction, wound healing, and healing after haemorrhoid surgery

Rectogesic Ointment contains 0.2% glyceryl trinitrate in a base of liquid paraffin, soft yellow paraffin, lanolin, and ethanol. It is used for the treatment and relief of symptoms of anal fissure and to relieve pain and discomfort and assist in wound healing following haemorrhoid surgery.

If you suffer anal fissure (which has been diagnosed by your doctor), Rectogesic is used as a treatment to help reduce the fissure and relieve the pain and spasm (muscle contraction) associated with this condition.

If you are having haemorrhoid surgery, Rectogesic will relieve your pain and discomfort and assist in wound healing.

Ingredients:

Glyceryl Trinitrate 0.2% w/w

3.8% w/w alcohol.

Usage Directions:

Adult use only.

Because Rectogesic contains glyceryl trinitrate it must be used strictly as directed. A 1cm to 1.5cm strip of ointment (see measurement indicated on box and tube) should be inserted into the anal canal with your finger.

The finger may be wrapped in Gladwrap or you can use a Rectogesic finger protector. An applicator is not recommended since it is difficult to judge the amount being squeezed into the anal passage. The ointment must be inserted at least 1cm into the anus. Apply the ointment three times daily and do not exceed the dosage. Wash hands after use.

You should ensure that you have a period of 12 hours each day where you do not use Rectogesic. This is necessary to avoid tolerance (that is, to maintain the full effect of the medication). For example, you could use the ointment at 8am, 2pm and 8pm – this would give you a full 12 hours from 8pm to 8am without the medicine.

Storage:

Store the Rectogesic in a cool place (below 25°C) and protect it from light (e.g., store in a cupboard, not in the bathroom). Keep it where children cannot reach it.

Warnings:

This product is a Pharmacist Only Medicine and requires pharmacist advice. This medicine may not be right for you. Always read the label and follow the directions for use. If symptoms persist, talk to your health professional. Keep out of reach of children. If irritation develops rinse eyes thoroughly and dicontinue use.

Rectogesic is not recommended for use in children or in adolescents under 18 years of age.

You should not use Rectogesic if you are pregnant or breastfeeding or if you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate or any of the other ingredients in Rectogesic.

You should not use Rectogesic if you suffer from:

• severe anaemia (low blood count)
• glaucoma (increased eye pressure)
• hypotension (low blood pressure)
• increased intracranial pressure (high pressure inside your head)

Advise your doctor if you are already taking any medication for chest pain or the treatment of any other heart condition. If you are taking oral nitrate products (such as glyceryl trinitrate, isosorbide mononitrate or isosorbide dinitrate) or using glyceryl trinitrate patches, you should not use Rectogesic unless advised to do so by your doctor. The doctor may need to adjust the dose of Rectogesic and advise you on arrangements for a daily ‘nitrate-free period’ that suits both medications. Discuss this with your doctor and he will advise you as to what you should do.