Hemorrhoidal

CVS Pharmacy

CVS Pharmacy, Inc. Hemorrhoidal Cream 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

Glycerin 14.4%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Pramoxine HCl 1%

White petrolatum 15%

Purpose

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Local anesthetic

Hemorrhoidal Uses

• for temporary relief of pain, soreness and burning
• helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
• temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
• 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 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
• do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• bleeding occurs
• condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
• an allergic reaction develops
• the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase

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.

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 cream.
• when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
• apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only
• apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
• for application in the lower anal canal: remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partway into the anus.
• thoroughly cleanse dispensing cap after each use and replace cover
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

• store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf extract, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, edetate disodium, glyceryl monostearate, laureth-23, methylparaben, mineral oil, panthenol, propyl gallate, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, steareth-2, steareth-20, stearyl alcohol, vitamin E, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredients in Preparation H® Cream

Hemorrhoidal Cream

Smooth Cream Formula with Aloe

Rapid Soothing Pain Relief From Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort

Protects Irritated Tissue

Relieves External Discomfort

Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue