Anusol
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
Anusol is a pharmaceutical preparation containing iodo-resorcinol bismuth used in the 1930s for the treatment of hemorrhoids and anal fissures. It was administered via rectal suppositories formulated with zinc oxide, Peruvian balsam, wax, olive oil, and cocoa butter.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ANUSOL, iodo-resorcinol bismuth, is used in rectal suppositories for hemorrhoids, fissura ani, etc., in a mixture with zinc oxide, Peruvian balsam, wax, olive oil, and cocoa butter. Each suppository contains 0.6 of Anusol.
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“Anusol.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/anusol/