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PAD Profile : Glyceryl trinitrate - Anal fissures

Keywords :
GTN ointment,
Brand Names Include :
Rectogesic

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 2.

Status :
Green (see narrative)
Important Preferred
Formulations :
  • Ointment
Important Information :
0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults. Use of unlicensed strengths / formulations is not supported.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Status 2 of 2.

Status :
Non Formulary
Important
Formulations :
  • Cream
  • Ointment
Important Information :
0.4% ointment is the 1st-line treatment option in adults. 0.1%, 0.2% and 2% creams and ointments are non-formulary
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
BNF NICE SPC
NFD1
U
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
03 April 2019
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

Associated BNF Codes

01. Gastro-Intestinal System
01.07.04. Management of anal fissures
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