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Medicines glyceryl trinitrateQuestion & answer

glyceryl trinitrate · Medicine question

Does Rectogesic heal a chronic anal fissure?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

It is licensed to relieve pain. Studies did not show significantly improved healing compared with placebo.

Sources for this answer

Rectogesic 4 mg/g Rectal Ointmentemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 15

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