Overview
- Active ingredient
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil
- Route
- Rectal
- Label date
- 2025-01-24
Indications and 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.
Purpose
Active Ingredients Purpose Mineral oil 14% ..................................................................... Protectant Petrolatum 74.9%................................................................. Protectant Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25% ...............................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 applying ointment. When first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. Intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum; thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover. Also apply ointment to external area. Regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.
Warnings
Warnings: For external and/or intrarectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if
Ask a doctor before use if you have: 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.
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.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
and ask doctor if: 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.
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
Drug Facts Active Ingredients Mineral oil 14% Petrolatum 74.9% Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25%
Inactive ingredients
s: Benzoic acid, butylated hydroxytoluene, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, propylparaben, paraffin wax, purified water, thymus vulgaris oil, tocopherol acetate, white wax
Storage and handling
Other information: Store at 15°C - 30°C (59°F - 86°F).
Keep out of reach of children
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).