HEMORRHOIDAL STARCH- starch suppository

Hemorrhoidal Starch by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Hemorrhoidal Starch by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by H and P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

Drug Details [pdf]

ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Topical starch, 51%

PURPOSE

Protectant

USE

• Provides temporary relief of the itching, burning and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders
• Provides a coating to protect irritated tissue
  

WARNINGS

For rectal use only.

When using this product

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

Stop use and ask a doctor

• in case of bleeding
• if 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 with mild soap and warm water. Rinse thoroughly.
• Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before application of this product.
• Detach one suppository from strip of suppositories.
• Remove film before inserting into the rectum by holding the suppository upright. Carefully separate film by inserting tip of fingernail at film split.
• Carefully peel film slowly and evenly down both sides to expose suppository
• Avoid excessive handling of suppository, which is designed to melt at body temperature. If suppository seems soft, hold in film wrapper under cold water for 2 or 3 minutes.
• Insert one suppository rectally up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement

Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

OTHER INFORMATION

Store below 86° F (30° C).

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

benzyl alcohol, hydrogenated vegetable oil, tocopheryl acetate

QUESTIONS

PACKAGE INFORMATION - REPRESENTATIVE LABEL

Compare to the active ingredient in TUCKS®*

HEMORRHOIDAL
SUPPOSITORIES
TOPICAL STARCH

• Relieves itching, burning and discomfort
• Protects and soothes irritated tissue

12 SUPPOSITORIES

*This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer consumer Healthcare, Inc., owner of the registered trademark TUCKS®.

INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE

HEMORRHOIDAL STARCH 
starch suppository

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 50730-1512
Route of Administration	RECTAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ) (STARCH, CORN - UNII:O8232NY3SJ)	STARCH, CORN	0.51 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)
FAT, HARD (UNII: 8334LX7S21)
ALPHA-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 50730-1512-1	12 in 1 BOX

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final	part346	08/01/2006

Labeler - H and P Industries, Inc. dba Triad Group (050259597)