Hemorrhoidal
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
- Hemorrhoidal Uses
- Warnings
- Directions
- Hemorrhoidal Other information
- Inactive ingredients
- Active ingredients
- Purpose
- Package label
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
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 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 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.
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 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 form applicator and attach tube, lubricate applicator well, then 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
Hemorrhoidal Other information
Other information
Store at 20o to 25oC (68o to 77oF)
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, butylated hydroxanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, shark liver oil, thyme oil, tocopherols excipient, white wax
Active ingredients
Mineral oil 14%
Petrolatum 71.9%
Phenylephrine HCL 0.25%
Purpose
Protectant
Protectant
Vasoconstrictor
Package label
HemorrhoidalMINERAL OIL,PETROLATUM,PHENYLEPHRINE OINTMENT
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