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A member asked:

Can i use neosporin for an anal fissure?

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If it helps Yes.: Fissure causes severe anal spasm result in the pain, plenty of fluids, high fiber diet , local care, will help . Ointment that releases spasm like 0 .6 % nitroglycerine will help, speak to your doctor.

Answered 6/3/2021

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Dr. Vicki Levine answered

Specializes in Dermatology

Would not: it is not uncommon to be allergic to this product. This may just make it worse, if that is the case

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 6/21/2021

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