| abstract |
A method of treating hemorrhoids and diseases of the anorectum by applying to hemorrhoidal or to inflamed or irritated anorectal tissues a treatment composition including by weight carbamide peroxide or benzoyl peroxide in an amount of between about 2% and 40%, an anesthetic in an amount of between about 0.5% and 25%, polyvinylpyrrolidone in an amount of between about 5% and 70% dissolved in glycerine in an amount of between about 10% and 90%, and appropriate surfactants, suspending agents, emollients, humectants and preservatives in an amount of between about 0.1% and 25%. |