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I have a fissure, my dr gave me hydrocortisone acetate 2.5 pram oxide hci 1%. it burns? i was using calmol for over week really burned.

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Dr. William Byars answered

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Try ice first.: Try using an ice pack for a few minutes before applying the cream. And keep the area clean by gently dabbing with a very wet washcloth, without soap, after each bowel movement.

Answered 4/24/2015

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A member asked:

I have a fissure, my dr gave me hydrocortisone acetate 2.5 pram oxide hci 1%. it burns? i was using calmol for over week really burned.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. William Byars answered

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