Hemorrhoidal

HyVee Inc

Hy-Vee, Inc. Hemorrhoidal Ointment Drug Facts

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

• Active ingredient
• Purpose
• 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
• Principal Display Panel

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

Active ingredient

Mineral oil 14%

Petrolatum 71.9%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Shark liver oil 3.0%

Purpose

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
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 the 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 pad
• gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet 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
• for intrarectal use:
• remove cover from applicator and attach applicator to tube
• lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum
• thoroughly clean applicator after each use and replace cover
• also apply ointment to external area
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Hemorrhoidal Other information

store at 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)

Inactive ingredients

beeswax, benzoic acid, BHA, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thyme oil, tocopherol

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Compare to Preparation H® Hemorrhoidal Ointment active ingredients

Hemorrhoidal

Ointment

Medicated Formula

Prevents Further Irritation

● Prompt Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort

● Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue

● Protects Irritated Tissue

● Relieves Internal and External Discomfort

● Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine HCl, and Shark Liver Oil