Glyceryl trinitrate - Anal fissures

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Ointment

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Preferred

0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults. Use of unlicensed strengths / formulations is not supported.

Status 2

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Cream
Ointment

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

BNF SPC

NFD1

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults. 0.1%, 0.2% and 2% creams and ointments are non-formulary

Documentation

No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Glyceryl trinitrate

Indication :

Anal fissures

Group Name :

Keywords :

GTN ointment,

Brand Names Include :

Rectogesic

Important Information :

Latest Additions Date From :

Latest Additions Date To :

Guidelines :

Supporting Documents :

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Glyceryl trinitrate is used to treat.

Angina

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Anal fissures.

Committee Recommendations (1)

03 Apr 19 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

Glyceryl Trinitrate (GTN) 0.4% ointment is a 1st line treatment option for the treatment of anal fissure
GTN 0.4% ointment will be considered GREEN on the traffic light system for this indication

NOTE - other GTN strengths and preparations (2%, 0.2% ointment and creams) are NOT licensed and are non-formulary