cocoa butter, phenylephrine HCl (hemorrhoidal) Drug Information - Guideline Central

hemorrhoidal (cocoa butter, phenylephrine HCl) suppository

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H E B
hemorrhoidal
cocoa butter, phenylephrine HCl
COCOA BUTTER
COCOA BUTTER
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
PHENYLEPHRINE
METHYLPARABEN
PROPYLPARABEN
STARCH, CORN
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Active ingredients (in each suppository)

Cocoa butter 88.44%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purposes

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

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, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Warnings

For rectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

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

do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

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

If pregnant or breast feeding,

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

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

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 up
  • 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
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch

Questions or comments?

1-800-719-9260

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active ingredients

Hemorrhoidal Suppositories

Cocoa Butter 88.44% / Protectant

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25 % / Vasoconstrictor

Hemorrhoid Symptom Relief

Also for nighttime relief

Relief of:

Painful Burning ● Itching ● Discomfort

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