PREPARATION H- phenylephrine hydrochloride suppository

PREPARATION H by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

PREPARATION H by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Haleon US Holdings LLC. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

Active ingredient (in each suppository)

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purpose

Vasoconstrictor

Uses

• helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
• temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
• temporarily reduces the swelling associated with irritation in hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders

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.

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 the rounded end up
  • as shown, 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 the 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: consult a doctor

Other information

• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

cocoa butter, corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

Questions or comments?

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Additional Information

Distributed by:

Haleon, Warren, NJ 07059

For most recent product information,

visit www.preparationh.com.

Trademarks are owned by or licensed

to the Haleon group of companies.

©2025 Haleon group of companies or its licensor.

Active ingredient made in Japan

Individually quality sealed for your protection.

Do Not Use if foil imprinted “PREPARATION H” is torn or damaged.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

HALEON

PREPARATION H
HEMORRHOIDAL
SUPPOSITORIES

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Provides Relief from Multiple Symptoms

• Reduces Internal Hemorrhoidal Swelling
• Prompt Relief from Itching & Discomfort
• Also for Nighttime Relief

12 SUPPOSITORIES

216802 – Front Carton

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

PREPARATION H 
phenylephrine hydrochloride suppository

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 0573-2919
Route of Administration	RECTAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)	PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	6.25 mg

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
COCOA BUTTER (UNII: 512OYT1CRR)
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)
METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)
PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)

Product Characteristics
Color	yellow (Light yellow)	Score	no score
Shape	BULLET (Bullet shaped suppository)	Size	42mm
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 0573-2919-12	12 in 1 CARTON	04/30/2025
1		1 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC Monograph Drug	M015	04/30/2025

Labeler - Haleon US Holdings LLC (079944263)