Overview
- Active ingredient
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum
- Route
- Rectal, 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
s --- Protectant ---Protectant ---Vasoconstrictor
Dosage and 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. 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 due to 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 appllicator into the rectum causes additional pain
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Active ingredient (label)
s (in each gram) Mineral oil 14 % Petrolatum 74.9 % Phenylephrine HCI 0,25 %
Inactive ingredients
s - beeswax, benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, laureth - 23, methylparaben, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol
Storage and handling
Other information - store at room temperature 68 - 77 F (20 - 25 C).
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away