Table 5 Over-the-counter (OTC) medications and non-medication treatments recommended at any time during the study period*
From: The epidemiology and treatment of anal fissures in a population-based cohort
N (% of abstracted) | |
|---|---|
Stool softeners | 30 (16.8%) |
Laxatives | 39 (21.8%) |
OTC topical pain relievers (e.g., Preparation H®, Anusol®) | 11 ( 6.1%) |
Total patients with a documented OTC medication recommendation | 65 (36.3%) |
Specific diet recommendations (e.g., increased fiber in diet) | 96 (53.6%) |
Total with ≥1 non-pharmaceutical treatment recommendations | 119 (66.5%) |