Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Anusol Ointment
Anusol Ointment
| Generic name | Zinc oxide, bismuth oxide, bismuth subgallate, and balsam of Peru |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topical haemorrhoidal preparation / protectant. |
| Forms | Ointment |
Anusol Ointment is an over-the-counter treatment that soothes and protects sore, itchy, or cracked skin around the back passage caused by haemorrhoids (piles) and anal fissures. It has an oily base that lubricates and protects the area, and it comes with a rectal nozzle so it can be used inside the rectum as well as on the skin outside.
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