Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations (Formulary)

TAM (Treatments and Medicines) NHS Highland
NHS Highland

Soothing preparations may provide symptomatic relief. 

Suppositories are suitable for internal haemorrhoids and proctitis whereas creams and ointments are suitable for external haemorrhoids.

Note Colorectal symptoms guidance.

ANUSOL®

Therapy notes

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Suppositories (Anusol®)

Dosage:

By rectum, Insert 1 suppository morning and night and after a bowel movement.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Ointment (Anusol®)

Dosage:

To be applied morning and night and after a bowel movement.

Formulation and dosage details

Formulation:

Cream (Anusol®)

Dosage:

To be applied morning and night and after a bowel movement.

Editorial Information

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