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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
1. Gastro-intestinal system
1.7. Local preparations for anal and rectal disorders
There is little evidence to support the use of local anaesthetics to relieve pain associated with haemorrhoids and pruritus ani.1.7.1. Soothing haemorrhoidal preparations
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1.7.2. Compound haemorrhoidal preparations with corticosteroids
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1.7.3. Rectal sclerosants
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