What is Nitroglycerin?
Topical ointment for anal fissures.
At Pharmacy on the Park, Nitroglycerin is compounded in our pharmacy from a prescription, in the strength and form your prescriber orders.
How does it work?
Releases nitric oxide, relaxing the anal sphincter muscle and improving blood flow to help fissures heal.
What is it used for?
Topical ointment for anal fissures. Your prescriber determines the use, dose and monitoring.
How is it used?
- Ointment. Ointments are applied in a thin layer to the area directed.
Follow the directions on your label. The strength, amount and schedule are set by your prescriber.
Side effects and safety
Commonly reported: Headache, dizziness. Call your prescriber or us about any reaction that concerns you.
Who should use caution?
Anyone taking sildenafil, tadalafil or similar medicines. Headaches are common. Share your full medical history and medication list with your prescriber.
How should it be stored?
Always follow the storage directions and beyond-use date on your label, and keep medications out of reach of children and pets.
Why is it compounded?
Compounding lets us prepare Nitroglycerin in the exact strength your prescriber orders, in forms such as ointment. We can also leave out dyes, fillers or allergens when needed.