hemorrhoidal (cocoa butter, phenylephrine HCl) suppository
Active ingredients (in each suppository)
Cocoa butter 88.44%
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%
Purposes
Protectant
Vasoconstrictor
Uses
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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
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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
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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
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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
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children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
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store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch
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Compare to the active ingredients in Preparation H® Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
PROTECTS INFLAMED TISSUE
Helps shrink swelling of irritated hemorrhoidal tissues
Gives prompt, temporary relief from the painful burning, itching & discomfort of hemorrhoids
12 SUPPOSITORIES
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