Diltiazem Cream

Diltiazem Cream is a safe and effective medication, designed to accelerate the healing of chronic anal fissures and reduce the manifestation of unpleasant symptoms, such as irritation and severe and acute pain in the anus.

An anal fissure is a spontaneous damage (rupture) of the mucous membrane in the area of the anal canal, which doesn't heal for a long time because of constant trauma. This is one of the most common proctological diseases.

It cannot be healed on its own and requires compulsory treatment. Without timely treatment, the disease becomes chronic and more difficult to treat conservatively. You can buy Diltiazem Cream over the counter at an affordable price.

Indications for use

Therapy of anal fissures of a linear or ellipsoidal shape of different severity.

Dose schedule and recommendations for use

Diltiazem works by relaxing the muscles around the anus (anal sphincter). It gradually reduces pressure and increases blood flow to the affected area of the mucosa. Normalization of blood flow promotes healing and restoration of the mucosa.

How to use?

• Wash your hands before and after using the cream to ensure good hygiene.
• Wear a single-use glove.
• Squeeze 2-2.5 cm of cream (approximately 0.7 g) onto your finger.
• Apply the cream to the affected area of the mucous membrane of the anal sphincter, as recommended by your doctor.
• Make sure that the cream is applied when the sphincter is relaxed and reaches the area where the defect is located. This is necessary for the longest possible contact of the cream with a fissure.
• Use the cream 2 times a day (morning and evening) or as recommended by your doctor.

The duration of treatment takes 2-8 weeks. Usually, during this period, the fissures heal a gradually. If a positive change does not occur, consult your doctor to change the tactics of therapy.

Contraindications

The contraindication is hypersensibility to one of the product's ingredients. Before taking Diltiazem Cream, tell your doctor, if you:

• Have a heart failure or other cardiovascular system diseases
• You're currently taking medicines for hypertension or any other drugs
• You are pregnant or have lactation
• You have an open wound or an irritation in the anus area

Certain pathological conditions and the simultaneous use of this medication can provoke side effects. The drug is contraindicated for oral administration.

Diltiazem in the form of topical cream

used brand name(s):

In the U.S.

• Cardizem
• Cardizem CD
• Cartia XT
• Dilacor XR
• Dilt-CD
• Diltia XT
• Dilt-XR
• Diltzac
• Taztia XT
• Tiazac

Diltiazem cream use during pregnancy

The product is not recommended for use during pregnancy and lactation. If taking of Diltiazem Cream is justified, you should stop breast-feeding for the entire period of treatment. The cream is intended for external use only.