Nitroglycerine Rectal Compounding

Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex


Use this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
This medicine is for rectal use only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, mouth, or vagina. If it does get in these areas, rinse it off right away.
To apply the ointment:

• Wash your hands before using the medicine.
• Cover your finger with a plastic wrap, disposable surgical glove, or finger cot.
• Lay the covered finger next to the dosing line on the side of the medicine box. The tip of your finger should be at one end of the dosing line.
• Squeeze the ointment onto your finger. The amount of medicine should be the same length as the dosing line.
• Gently insert your finger with the ointment into the anal canal. Do not push your finger past the first finger joint.
• Carefully apply the ointment around the inner sides of the anal canal.
• If you have too much pain in the anal canal, apply the ointment directly to the skin on the outside.
• Throw the finger covering in the garbage and wash your hands.

• Adult—Apply 1 inch into the anus every 12 hours.
• Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

You can order Nitroglycerine rectal Compounding from MediLab’s compounding pharmacy in the following Florida regions: