Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Suppositories 24count
- Suppositories 24count
Overview
Uses: • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids • temporarily relieves burning and shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue • temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts • temporarily protects the inflamed, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.
Indications & Usage
Uses: • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids • temporarily relieves burning and shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue • temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts • temporarily protects the inflamed, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.
Dosage & Administration
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 insertion of this product. • detach one suppository from the strip; remove the foil wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows: • hold suppository with rounded end • see illustrations; carefully separate foil tabs by inserting tip of fingernail at end marked “peel down” • slowly and evenly peel apart (do not tear) foil by pulling tabs down both sides, to expose the suppository • remove exposed suppository from wrapper • insert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement.
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings: For rectal use only
Purpose
Purpose Protectant Vasoconstrictor
When Using
When using this product: • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask doctor if • bleeding occurs • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Storage & Handling
Other information: store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
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