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RECTOGESIC®

Introduction

Find out about RECTOGESIC, the ONLY treatment licensed in the UK specifically for pain relief of chronic anal fissure,1,2 relieving pain of over 3 million fissures worldwide since launch.3

RECTOGESIC 4 mg/g Rectal Ointment is indicated in adults for relief of pain associated with chronic anal fissure.1

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RECTOGESIC®

  • INTRODUCTION

    Find out about RECTOGESIC, the only treatment licensed in the UK specifically for pain relief of chronic anal fissure,1,2 relieving pain of over 3 million fissures worldwide since launch.3

  • EFFICACY

    Results from Phase III trials showed effective pain relief for chronic anal fissure within days, sustained over 8 week treatment period as fissure heals.1 

  • TOLERABILITY

    In clinical studies over 86% of patients completed their course of treatment.4 Read about how most headaches can be managed using simple analgesics.1

  • HOW TO PRESCRIBE

    Guidance on how to prescribe RECTOGESIC, including dosing, storage and administration.

  • GLOSSARY

    Key terminology used in the management of chronic anal fissure.

  • PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

    Direction on prescribing RECTOGESIC, covering information from dosing to precautions and contraindications.

Resources

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NICE Guidelines

An overview of clinical guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) in the UK regarding the treatment and management of chronic anal fissure.

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NHS Guidelines

Advice and information from the UK National Health Servcie (NHS) regarding chronic anal fissure, including lifestyle advice and treatment options.

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Patient Leaflet

This informative leaflet has been produced for healthcare professionals to provide to patients who are prescribed RECTOGESIC.

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  • References

    1. RECTOGESIC® (glyceryl trinitrate) Summary of Product Characteristics

    2. British National Formulary Online. Available at: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/treatment-summary/anal-fissure.html Last accessed: March 2024.

    3. Kyowa Kirin Data on File - DOF-UK-074-Rectogesic.

    4. Berry SM, Barish CF, Bhandari R, et al. Nitroglycerin 0.4% ointment vs placebo in the treatment of pain resulting from chronic anal fissure: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. BMC Gastroenterol. 2013 Jul 1;13:106.

    M-RCG-UK-11-23-0004 March 2024