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Anal fissure: What helps it heal?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Sep 5 10:36pm | Replies (102)

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@ruth2019

Hi Rashida - may I ask if your compounded ointment was Nifedipine only? Right now I am using a blended compounded ointment (hydrocortisone, lidocaine, nifedipine) 2x per day for six weeks. Then a recheck with my physician. Also, may I ask if you applied the Nifedipine externally only or also internally? I was told to only apply my ointment externally, but I've read elsewhere that others are told to apply internally as well. I'm still having spasms and am concerned those will impact healing (in a negative way). Any information you can share is most appreciated. Thank you!

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@ruth2019 the label just says “Nifedipine 0.2% ointment compound” so I don’t know if a compound means it is a combination of other drugs. It was made up in a compounding pharmacy. I applied it internally, using a finger cot three times a day plus after a bowel movement. The ointment came in a pump dispenser which I found very convenient.