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Phenylephrine Hci

OTC Topical RxCUI 1372298
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum
Route
Topical
Label date
2023-10-25

Indications and usage

Uses -helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids -temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid 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

Protectant Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 12 years of age and older for topical use: -clean the affected area, and oat or dab dry before applying ointment -apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially after each bowel movement for intrarectal use: -attach included applicator to tube -lubricate applicator tip and gently insert into rectum -thoroughly clean applicator after each use, and replace cover children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use

Warnings

For external and/or intrarectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if

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

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are -presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if -bleeding occurs -condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days -introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

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

Active ingredient (label)

(in each gram) Mineral oil 14% Petrolatum 74.9% Phenylephrine HCI 0.25%

Inactive ingredients

beeswax, benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, laureth-23, methylparaben, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol Inactive Ingredients

Keep out of reach of children

. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children