Rectogesic
Rectogesic is a rectal ointment that helps relieve pain from chronic anal fissures by relaxing the anal muscles and increasing blood flow to aid healing.
Form
rektaalivoide
Strength
4 mg/g
Active Ingredient
Glycerol trinitrate
Manufacturer
Grünenthal GmbH
How to Use
Dosage
About 375 mg of ointment (which contains about 1.5 mg of glyceryl trinitrate).
Method
Apply gently with a finger into the anal canal, about 1 cm deep, every 12 hours. Use a finger cot or wrap.
Important
Do not use more than the dose your doctor prescribed.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headaches, which can be severe.
- •Feeling dizzy.
- •Feeling sick to your stomach (nausea).
RARE
- •Loose stools (diarrhea).
- •Throwing up (vomiting).
- •Bleeding from the rectum or discomfort in the rectum.
- •Discomfort, itching, or burning in the anal canal.
- •Fast heartbeat or feeling your heart pound.
- •Feeling weak when you stand up.
- •Fainting or feeling like you might faint.
- •Low blood pressure.
- •Irritation, rash, or pain where the ointment is applied.
- •Hot flashes (feeling sudden warmth).
- •Chest pain that comes and goes (unstable angina).
- •High blood pressure after stopping treatment.
- •Methemoglobinemia (skin turning blue/purple, trouble breathing).
Important Warnings
- Stop using the ointment and get medical help right away if you have a serious allergic reaction, which can cause swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, or collapse.
- Do not use if you are allergic to glyceryl trinitrate or any other ingredient in this medicine.
- Do not use if you have very low blood pressure, certain heart or blood vessel diseases, narrow-angle glaucoma (a specific eye condition), migraines, frequent headaches, high pressure inside your head (e.g., from head injury or brain bleed), or anemia (low iron in your blood).
- Do not use if you are taking certain medicines for erectile dysfunction (like sildenafil), chest pain, high blood pressure, depression, or medicines such as acetylcysteine or alteplase.
- Tell your doctor if you get severe headaches while using Rectogesic. They may need to adjust your dose or stop the treatment.
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- Be careful with alcohol, as it can make the ointment's effect stronger and increase dizziness or fainting.
- Do not use Rectogesic if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Ask your doctor for advice.
- Rectogesic is not for children or adolescents under 18 years old.
- Do not drive or use machines if you feel dizzy, tired, or have blurred vision after starting to use the ointment.
- This medicine contains lanolin and propylene glycol, which can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions (like a rash).