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Hemorrhoidal

OTC Rectal RxCUI 1438497
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Cocoa Butter
Route
Rectal
Label date
2025-01-17

Indications and 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.

Purpose

Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Dosage and 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

For rectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of prostate gland unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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

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 and ask a doctor if

and ask doctor if

  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

Drug Facts : Active Ingredients (in each suppository) : Cocoa butter 88.44% Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25%

Inactive ingredients

s: methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch

Storage and handling

Other information: store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)