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Medicines balsam peru + benzyl benzoate + bismuth oxide + bismuth subgallate + hydrocortisone acetate + zinc oxideQuestion & answer

balsam peru + benzyl benzoate + bismuth oxide + bismuth subgallate + hydrocortisone acetate + zinc oxide · Medicine question

Should I use ointment or suppositories?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

Ointment can be used for symptoms inside or around the anus. Suppositories are for internal haemorrhoids.

Sources for this answer

Anusol Plus HC Suppositoriesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 13
Anusol HC Ointment

emc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 10

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