Hemorrhoidal

WALGREEN COMPANY

Walgreen Co. 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
• Questions or comments?
• 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

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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Compare to Preparation H® Hemorrhoidal Ointment active ingredients

HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT

Prevents Further Irritation

Prompt Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort

Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue

Protects Irritated Tissue

Relieves Internal and External Discomfort