Chronic anal fissure: 2% topical diltiazem hydrochloride

Relevance to NICE guidance programmes

Topical diltiazem hydrochloride has not been assessed as part of a NICE technology appraisal work programme and is not currently listed as a proposed technology appraisal or an appraisal in development.

Constipation in children and young people (NICE clinical guideline 99) identifies anal fissure as a possible finding in children with constipation but does not discuss its treatment specifically.