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1 Gastro-intestinal system

1.7 Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders

There is little evidence to support the use of local anaesthetics to relieve pain associated with haemorrhoids and pruritus ani.

1.7.1 Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations

Preferred list
ANUSOL

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2262.htm

Total Formulary
LIDOCAINE

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2262.htm

1.7.2 Compound haemorrhoidal preparations with corticosteroids

Preferred list
SCHERIPROCT

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2273.htm

Total Formulary
ANUGESIC HC

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2267.htm

ANUSOL HC

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2268.htm

HYDROCORTISONE

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2266.htm

1.7.3 Rectal sclerosants

Total Formulary
OILY PHENOL (INJECTION)

Restrictions: Restricted to specialist use only.

BNF Link: http://www.medicinescomplete.com/mc/bnf/current/2279.htm#_2279

1.7.4 Management of anal fissures