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A member asked:

For mild anal fissure, how effective is nitroglycerin ointment 0.2% vs the rectiv 0.4%. is it ok to use 0.2% to avoid some side effect. thanks.

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Then OK : Yes some do not tolerate higher per cent age of nitroglycerine oint. Gives head aches etc, anal fissure is annoying and painful condition some times takes wks to heal, eat high fiber diet , stool softeners , plenty of fluids and local care will feel better soon.

Answered 12/17/2013

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