Rectiv (nitroglycerin) Ointment is the only FDA-approved medicine for the treatment of moderate to severe pain from chronic anal fissure. Made by Allergan Pharmaceuticals.
RECTIV (nitroglycerin) Ointment 0.4% is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe pain caused by chronic anal fissures. An anal fissure is a tear in the skin lining the anal canal.
Directions:
Apply 1 inch of ointment* intra-anally every 12 hours for up to 3 weeks
- A finger covering such as plastic wrap, a disposable surgical glove or finger cot should be placed on the finger to apply the ointment
- The tube is gently squeezed until a line of ointment the length of the measuring line is expressed onto the covered finger
- The ointment is gently inserted into the anal canal using the covered finger no further than to the first finger joint and the ointment is applied around the side of the anal canal
- If this cannot be achieved due to pain, application of the ointment should be made directly to the outside of the anus
Duration: Treatment may be continued for up to 3 weeks.
RECTIV ointment is not for oral, ophthalmic, or intravaginal use. Hands should be washed after application of the ointment.
Brand: Allergan Pharmaceuticals
Size: 30 gram tube
NDC: 58914-0301-80
UPC: 358914301806
Buy Rectiv Ointment for Anal Fissure Relief online at Mountainside Medical Equipment.
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS:
Machine wash separately in cold water on a gentle cycle. Tumble dry separately on low heat. Add QE Home Wool Dryer Balls to reduce wrinkles and increases drying efficiency. Touch up with a low heat iron as needed. Do not bleach or dry clean.
