Nitrogesic

Nitroglycerin ointment is an ideal treatment for anal fissure as one can avoid surgery.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

Do not rub this ointment into the skin. Use this ointment exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

vomiting
unusual weak/tired feeling
swelling of the face/lips/tongue
sweating
skin rash/itching/hives
skin irritation from application of the ointment
nausea
irregular heartbeat/palpitations
headache
flushing of the face/neck
dry mouth
blurred vision
a feeling of extreme pressure in the head

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

phenothiazines(chlorpromazine/mesoridazine/prochlorperazine/thioridazine)
other medication used to treat angina
medicines for treatment of erectile dysfunction(sildenafil/tadalafil/vardenafil)
medication for mental depression
medication for high blood pressure
heparin
certain migraine medicines(like ergotamine/DHE)
aspirin
alteplase

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Avoid alcohol and alcohol containing beverages whilst on a course with this medication.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.

Do not treat yourself with OTC medication whilst on a course with this medication, without consulting with your health care professional.

Do not double applications to make up for a missed application. Consult your health care professional about your missed application.

Nitroglycerin relaxes the anal sphincter muscle and provides immediate symptomatic relief in pain and spasm.

Glyceryl trinitrate is an organic nitrate that donates nitric oxide.

This ointment is sometimes used to treat chest pains. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C (59-86 degrees F) away from heat and moisture.

Inform your doctor if you have or have ever had :

previous heart attack
liver disease
head injury/recent stroke
bleeding in the brain
anaemia