WESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDAL
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Purpose
Mineral oil 14% .................................................................Protectant
Petrolatum 71.9% .............................................................Protectant
Phenylephrine HCL 0.25% .................................................Vasoconstrictor
Purpose
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 now taking a
prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression
When using this product do not use more than the recommended daily dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- bleeding occurs
- condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days
- introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional
pain
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician before
use.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right
away.
Uses
Directions
- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
- 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
- when first opening tube, remove foil seal
- for intrarectal use: remove protective cover form applicator and attach to
tube
- lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum
- thoroughly clean applicator and replace protective cover after each use
- apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
- also apply ointment to external area
Other information
Store at 20o to 25oC (68o to 77oF)
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, BHA, BHT, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, thyme oil,
glyceryl stearate, glycerin, absorb refined lanoline, purified
water
Proudly Distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 USA
www.westernfamily.com
Made in Korea
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WESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDALMINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL OINTMENT
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