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Cremaffin plus upto 10 days is safe
Yesterday, due to hard stool, I got an anal fissure. Wanted to know if it is safe to have Cremaffin Plus for up to 10 days to keep my stool soft as my fissure heals. I am also applying Ano metrogyl cream so that my anal fissure heals faster.
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1. Soak im warm water using sitz salt
2. Drink plenty of water
3. Eat fibre rich diet
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Please do consult me online.
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Mysore
Yes cremaffin syrup is safe to use.
But most importantly cause for constipation to be ruled out.
Please increase ur
Daily intake of water
Fibre diet
More fruits like banana , citrus fruits
Vegetables like green leafy vegetables
Reduce your stress levels by including physical activity in your schedule
Yoga and meditation.
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for active anal fissure refer to a surgeon for immediate treatment.
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See a surgeon for anal fissure
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Yes you can but visit surgeon to get more inf
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You can take it
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You should visit a physician or surgeon for proper physical examination
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increase fibre intake
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can consult for further assistance
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No you will get dependent on it.
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Yes you can , add fiber and increase fluid intake
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Yes u can take but u should ask to you doctor who is treating you for Anal fissure...
But it's usually safe
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Yes. It is safe to continue both. Include high fibre diet along with min 3-4 liters of water per day to aid recovery faster.
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If you start seeing any red flag symptoms like weight loss, fatigue, excessive bleeding, extreme constipation, etc pls consult a gastroenterologist
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The first thing is to take fibre rich food and plenty of water, preferably luke warm water,this might loosen the stools,avoid eating junk, spicy and oily food,lot of fruits and vegetables is best..
Do not be dependent on cremaffin,as far as possible avoid and adapt to natural ways, continue Anovate cream for fissures.take cremaffin if stools are too hard to pass.
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inspite of following the above measures..no remedy ,then I would recommend to see general surgeon and take there opinion.
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take plenty fibre rich food and water.
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In your case the first step should be to consult a General Surgeon to find out if you need digital evacuation of the stools from the rectum. If your rectum is loaded with hard stools which can cause fissures then no laxatives will help you unless the hard stools are first evacuated by digital evacuation or an enema.
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No problem you and take it for 10 days , and apply cream also.
But Diet and life style modification required, take fluids, fiber rich food, regular exercise and all
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For proper evaluation or further investigation and management.. consult me with detailed history
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No problem u can use both
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For 10 days its ok but , fissure usually take more time to heal, keep applying metrogyl cream ,
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You can use cremaffin plus for a short,7-10 days till the fissure heals partly.Continue applying ano metrogyl
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Yes u can take and apply the ointment for faster healing
But u also need to do some dietary modifications with more fibre included in your daily diet and avoid straining and spicy junk foods
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Yes it is.
Just drink more water and take it before bedtime.
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Yes, Cremaffin Plus can be safely used for about 7–10 days to keep stools soft and allow fissure healing. Continue topical ointment as advised. Drink plenty of water, increase fiber intake, and avoid straining. If pain, bleeding, or constipation persists beyond two weeks,
consult me for examination and further management.
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Yes, it is safe to take Cremaffin Plus for 7–10 days to keep stools soft while the fissure heals. Soft stools prevent re-tearing and reduce pain.
How to use: • Take at bedtime
• Drink plenty of water
• Adjust dose to avoid loose stools
Ano-Metrogyl cream:
✔ Safe and helpful — apply 2–3 times daily after cleaning the area.
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Helps healing faster
• Warm sitz bath (10–15 min, 2–3 times daily)
• High-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables, oats)
• Avoid straining and prolonged sitting on toilet
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See a doctor if
• severe pain persists >2 weeks
• bleeding continues
• fissure keeps recurring
Keeping stools soft is the key to healing.
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Yes,its safe to use .
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It is safe to use cremaffin plus syrup for 1 week
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You can continue cremaffin plus. But also adopt measures to overcome constipation naturally. That includes taking high fiber diet, avoiding fatty meals, late evening meals, drinking more water, drink hot water before sleeping, regular physical exercise.
Get blood sugar done.
After 10 to 15 days, once when your bowels become regular, try to skip cremaffin plus intermittently.
Taking it continuously for a long time, makes bowels sluggish and kind of habituated to the laxative
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Yes, Cremaffin Plus can be taken for 7–10 days to keep stool soft. It is generally safe for short time use.
Drink more water, take fiber food, and do warm sitz bath daily.
If pain, bleeding, or constipation continues, please consult me for proper treatment.
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Generally, its safe upto 7 to 9 days.there is no specific guideline for it.when your constipation or fissure heal completely, you need to stop this and adopt good dietary habits and take more fibrous diet.
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A fissure caused by hard stool is usually an acute anal fissure.
Your current approach is medically appropriate:
• Cremaffin Plus (liquid paraffin + milk of magnesia + sodium picosulfate) → stool softening
• Ano Metrogyl (metronidazole-based topical) → reduces local inflammation & infection risk
Using Cremaffin Plus for 7–10 days is generally safe in otherwise healthy adults.
Short-term use helps prevent re-injury while the fissure heals.
Most acute fissures heal in 2–3 weeks if stool remains soft.
The key is:
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✔ Stool Softening Plan (10–14 days)
• Cremaffin Plus at night (as advised dose on label)
• Aim for soft, toothpaste-like stool consistency
• Increase water intake (2.5–3 litres daily)
If stools become loose → reduce dose.
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✔ Add These for Faster Healing
• Warm sitz bath 10–15 min, twice daily
• High-fiber diet (vegetables, soaked raisins, oats, flaxseed)
• Avoid spicy, very oily food
• Avoid prolonged sitting on toilet
If pain is significant, topical lidocaine + nifedipine/diltiazem combination works better than antibiotic creams alone (if prescribed by doctor).
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✔ When to Reassess
Consult if:
• Pain persists beyond 3 weeks
• Bleeding increases
• Severe spasm pain continues
• Recurrent fissures happen
Chronic fissures need a different treatment protocol.
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✔ Most acute fissures heal without surgery
✔ Soft stool is more important than any cream
✔ Overuse of stimulant laxatives long term is not advised
✔ Stress and dehydration worsen fissures
✔ Early management prevents chronic fissure formation
You are managing it correctly so far. However, fissure treatment is more effective when tailored to stool pattern and pain severity — booking an online consultation would allow proper dosing guidance and help prevent this from becoming a chronic issue.
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Yes it's safe, but why do you want to land up in a similar situation again.
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To avoid such situations please take care of the diet like having more fruits and vegetables in diet, having dinner light and light and consuming water around 2.5- 3 liters
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To have salads in diet and sleep early and do not go for fast foods and totally avoid the same
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Dr. Manisha Elsa Varghese
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3 yrs exp
Kottayam
For anal fissure, u should start from changing ur diet.
U can have cremaffin plus syrup for a week, but definitely need a surgeon to evaluate if not settling in a week or two.
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Consult me for more details
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Dr. V R Tindwani
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51 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Yes safe plenty of salads fruits and vegetables beeig good source of fibre,are natural remedies for constipation so start that also
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Hyderabad
10 days is ok
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Dr. Mouna H N
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9 yrs exp
Bengaluru
Hello ,
At first I want you to consult surgeon if possible as the correct diagnosis of anal fissure to be done ( as many Pateints got confused between anal fissure , fistula , piles , pilonidal sinus )
If not possible to consult then
YOU CAN SAFELY USE CREMAFFIN PLUS
Along with this you have to keep in mind :
1. Drinking 2-3 lts of water
2. Fibre rich diet
3. Lots and lots of green veggies and fruits (while fruits than juices )
4. Avoid junk foods / bakery / maida / processed food
5. Avoid straining
6. Last but not the least - Less stress and GOOD sleep
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If no improvement within a day or two - please consult general surgeon
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Dr. Anmol Kudal
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Hello you need proper treatment kindly consult me on whatsapp eight eight three zero zero zero six nine eight two
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Dr. Simranpreet Kaur
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Ludhiana
Yes its safe to take syrup cremaffin,
Bur increase intake of fibre diet like salads including cucumber
Use anobliss cream to applied if any burning sensation or discomfort occur in anal area
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Dr. Chaithra H
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Bangalore
Consult surgeon for physical examination
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Shaikh Huzaif
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Mumbai
Please consult
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Dr. Sajid Ali
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Kanpur
Yes can continue cremaffin plus
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Rajahmundry
Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Kamal Kumar
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7 yrs exp
Rewari
Dear Patient,
Yes, taking Cremaffin Plus for up to 7–10 days is generally safe and commonly recommended to keep stools soft while an anal fissure heals. Soft stool is very important because passing hard stool can delay healing and increase pain.
Using Ano-Metrogyl (local ointment) along with stool softener is also an appropriate treatment approach.
What you should do:
Take Cremaffin Plus at bedtime with adequate water
Drink plenty of fluids (2–3 liters/day)
High-fiber diet (fruits, vegetables, oats, isabgol if needed)
Warm sitz bath (10–15 minutes) 2–3 times daily, especially after passing stool
Avoid straining or prolonged sitting on the toilet
Most acute fissures heal within 1–2 weeks with proper care.
When to consult a doctor:
- Severe persistent pain beyond 2 weeks
- Bleeding continues
- Recurrent fissure episodes
- No improvement despite treatment
Cremaffin Plus can be tapered once stools become soft and regular.
For further guidance or personalized treatment, you can consult me online anytime.
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Dr. Pawan Kumar Tiwari
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Varanasi
It's absolutely safe
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Do consult
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