Hemorrhoidal Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine HCI STEARYL ALCOHOL BENZOIC ACID CETYL ALCOHOL LAURETH-23 METHYLPARABEN YELLOW WAX GLYCERIN PROPYLPARABEN PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE MINERAL OIL MINERAL OIL PETROLATUM PETROLATUM
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
Packaging hemorrhoid-ointment 2oz
- Packaging hemorrhoid-ointment 2oz
Overview
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
Indications & Usage
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
Dosage & Administration
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older for topical use: Clean the affected area and pat or dab dry before applying ointment. apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially after each bowel movement. attach included applicator to tube lubricate applicator tip and gently insert into the rectum. thoroughly clean applicator after each use and replace cover. Children under 12 years of age; ask doctor before use
Warnings & Precautions
Warnings For external and/or intrarectal use only Ask doctor before use if you have heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland Ask doctor before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure.
Purpose
Purpose Vasoconstrictor Purpose Protectant Purpose Protectant
Stop Use & Ask a Doctor
Stop Use and Ask Doctor if Bleeding occurs Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days Introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
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.
Storage & Handling
Other Information Store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Questions
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