Introduction

Compounding for proctology is the preparation of customized medication for conditions related to the anus and rectum. Conditions that involve the anus or rectum typically will cause one discomfort and pain. In addition, many available topical and systemic treatments may simply be inadequate in treating the condition. Fortunately, your pharmacist can prepare customized medications to manage your condition, and in turn help to manage your discomfort and pain.

 

How can compounds help?

Your compounding pharmacist can prepare medications in a variety of formulations to treat and manage conditions like anal fissures, idiopathic proctodynia (pain syndrome affecting the perianal region), and/or inflammatory bowel disease such as, Crohn’s disease. In addition, your compounding pharmacist can prepare medications to manage pain post hemorrhoidectomy, which is a surgery to remove internal or external hemorrhoids. If you are receiving radiation therapy for pelvic malignancy, you may experience radiation proctitis, which is a known complication. If this is the case, your compounding pharmacist can formulate customized treatment for you.

 

 

 

 

Reviewed: September 30, 2014

Updated: June 10, 2015

Reviewed by: Beth Bolt, RPh

Source: RxWiki

Managing Editor: Anyssa Garza, PharmD