Western Family Hemorrhoidal
Drug Facts
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION
Active ingredient
Active ingredients Purpose
Mineral oil 14%.............................................................Protectant
Petrolatum 74.9%.........................................................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 from 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 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
Inactive ingredients glycerin, lanolin, methylparaben, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol, thyme oil, tocopherol acetate, water, white wax
Proudly Distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc.
P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 U.S.A.
Made in Korea
Western Family HemorrhoidalMineral Oil OINTMENT
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