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How Should Xyloproct Be Applied On An External Hemorrhoid?

xyloproct hemorrhoid helpHi, i have been prescriped xyloproct for a external thrombosed hemorrhoid but after reading the instructions it says to apply inside the rectum, does the same rule apply if its a external one as theres practially no room to get it in, is it ok to just rub it on the hemorrhoid itself. Thanks
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
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* Xyloproct can be applied over the external hemorrhoid as well with good
results , provided additional care with sitz bath is taken.

Hope this clears your doubt.
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How Should Xyloproct Be Applied On An External Hemorrhoid?

Hello and welcome. Thanks for being a part of the website. * Xyloproct can be applied over the external hemorrhoid as well with good results , provided additional care with sitz bath is taken. Hope this clears your doubt.