Active ingredientPETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MINERAL OIL
Label structure15 sections
Indications and 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
Dosage and administration
■ Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment. ■ Apply to affected areas up to 4 times daily. ■ EXTERNAL USE: Apply to affected area ■ FOR INTRARECTAL USE: ■ Remove cover from the applicator ■ Attach applicator to tube ■ Lubricate applicator well, then gently...
Storage and handling
■ Store at 15°C – 30°C (59°F – 86°F) ■ Lot No. & Expiry Date: See box or crimp of tube
■ 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
Warnings
WARNINGS SECTION
For external and/or intrarectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION
■ 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
OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION
are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.
When using this product
OTC - WHEN USING SECTION
do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
OTC - STOP USE SECTION
■ condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days ■ bleeding occurs
■ introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
If pregnant or breast- feeding,
OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION
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Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment.
■ Apply to affected areas up to 4 times daily.
■ EXTERNAL USE: Apply to affected area
■ FOR INTRARECTAL USE: ■ Remove cover from the applicator ■ Attach applicator to tube ■ Lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum ■ Thoroughly clean applicator after each use and replace cover
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Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Other information
STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION
■ Store at 15°C – 30°C (59°F – 86°F)
■ Lot No. & Expiry Date: See box or crimp of tube
Inactive ingredients
INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION
benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thyme oil, vitamin E, white wax
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*This product is not manufactured or distributed by the owners of Preparation H® Hemorrhoidal Ointment.
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