Rectogesic 4 mg/g Rectal Ointment indicated in Adults for Relief of Pain associated with Chronic Anal Fissure
Rectogesic 4 mg/g Rectal Ointment is indicated in adults for relief of pain associated with chronic anal fissure. In the clinical development of the drug, a modest effect has been shown on improvements in average daily pain intensity (see Section 5.1). 4.2 Posology and method of administration Route of administration: rectal use Adults: A finger covering, such as cling film or a finger cot, may be placed on the finger to be used to apply the ointment. (Finger cots to be obtained separately from local pharmacy or surgical supplies retailer or cling film from local store.) The finger is placed along side a 2.5cm dosing line which is provided on the outside carton in which Rectogesic is supplied, and a strip of ointment the length of the line is expressed onto the end of the finger by gently squeezing the tube. The amount of ointment expressed is approximately 375 mg (1.5 mg GTN). The covered finger is then gently inserted into the anal canal to the distal interphalangeal joint of the