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 :

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 :

NFD1

SPC

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 :

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Latest Additions Date To :

Guidelines :

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Traffic Light Entries :

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

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.