Both the yellowish-white, translucent, greasy ointment[1] and the smooth, off-white suppositories[2] are formulated for the relief of chronic pruritus ani (otherwise known anal itching or anusitis)[1][2][5] and the treatment of pain, irritation, discharge and itching associated with haemorrhoids (otherwise known as piles).[1][2][5] However both products are also used to provide pain relief in the treatment of anal fissure,[6][7][8] for patients undergoing haemorrhoidectomy, (pre and post-operative),[8] in the relief of post-partum (otherwise known as post-natal) haemorrhoidal conditions,[8][9] and in the treatment of non-infective proctitis.[8]
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^"A general practitioner study to evaluate the efficacy of 'Proctosedyl' ointment in the treatment of acute fissure-in-ano". The British Journal of Clinical Practice. 24 (7): 289–91. July 1970. PMID4919315.
^Damianov L, Katsarova M (1993). "[Our experience in using the preparation Proctosedyl from the Roussel firm in pregnant women with hemorrhoids]". Akusherstvo I Ginekologii͡a (in Bulgarian). 32 (3): 71. PMID8037333.
^Larsen PO (September 1992). "[The Danish fund for basic research--a new cigar-box]". Ugeskrift for Laeger (in Danish). 154 (39): 2657. PMID1413190.