abstract |
Bethanechol is administered locally to the anus fornthe treatment of benign anal disorders, in particular analnfissures and haemorrhoids. It induces a reduction in thenmean and resting pressure, thereby assisting in the healingnof anal fissures and haemorrhoids. Optionally, bethanecholnmay be co-administered with a steroid, such asnhydrocortisone. |