hemorrhoidal

Meijer Distribution Inc

Meijer Distribution, Inc. Hemorrhoidal Ointment Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredients
• Purposes
• hemorrhoidal Uses
• Warnings
  • Ask a doctor before use if you have
  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
  • When using this product
  • Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding,
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Directions
  • hemorrhoidal Other information
• Inactive ingredients
  • Questions or comments?
• Package/Label Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredients

Mineral oil 14%

Petrolatum 74.9%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purposes

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

hemorrhoidal Uses

• •helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
• •temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning
• •temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
• •temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Warnings

For external and/or intrarectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• •heart disease
• •high blood pressure
• •thyroid disease
• •diabetes
• •difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

When using this product

do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• •bleeding occurs
• •condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
• •introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

If pregnant or breast-feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Directions

• •adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment.
• •when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
• •apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
• •intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum, thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover
• •also apply ointment to external area
• •regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
• •children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

• •store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, tocopheryl acetate, white wax

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

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Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Prevents Further Irritation

NET WT 2 OZ (57 g)