At Porter’s Compounding Pharmacy, we understand the complexities of gastrointestinal (GI) and colorectal health. Many patients dealing with digestive and colorectal conditions require customized medications that are not always available through standard treatments. Our pharmacy works closely with healthcare providers to create custom-compounded therapies to address the unique needs of each patient and help to improve comfort, compliance, and outcomes.
Common Gastrointestinal and Colorectal Conditions We Treat:
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms like abdominal pain, bloating, and irregular bowel movements can be managed through tailored medications to help alleviate discomfort and promote digestive health.
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD): Conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis often require targeted therapies to help manage inflammation and prevent flare-ups.
- Hemorrhoids: We compound topical treatments that can help reduce pain, itching, and swelling associated with hemorrhoids.
- Anal Fissures: Compounded creams and ointments promote healing and help provide pain relief for anal fissures.
- Chronic Constipation: Custom laxative formulations and stool softeners help alleviate chronic constipation and provide gentle relief.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD): Compounded solutions can reduce stomach acid and soothe the esophagus, offering relief from acid reflux symptoms.
Compounded Therapy Options:
- Topical Treatments for Hemorrhoids and Anal Fissures: Customized ointments and creams containing ingredients such as lidocaine for pain relief, hydrocortisone for inflammation, and nitroglycerin to promote healing.
- Suppositories: For patients who require targeted relief from colorectal conditions, we offer compounded suppositories containing medications like hydrocortisone or mesalamine to treat inflammation and provide localized relief.
- Oral Medications: We can compound customized oral medications, including low-dose naltrexone (LDN) for patients with inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis, and acid-reducing agents for GERD.
- Probiotics and Digestive Aids: For patients needing support in gut health, digestive aids, and probiotics tailored to their specific needs may help restore balance in the GI tract.
Each patient’s gastrointestinal and colorectal conditions vary, which is why we work with providers to customize compounds to meet specific symptoms, dosage requirements, and delivery preferences. Whether in the form of creams, ointments, oral capsules, or suppositories, our goal is to provide customized solutions that help support long-term health.