Cocoa Butter, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, And Witch Hazel
FDA Drug Information • Also known as: Preparation H
- Brand Names
- Preparation H
- Dosage Form
- KIT
- Product Type
- HUMAN OTC DRUG
What Is Cocoa Butter, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, And Witch Hazel Used For?
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 Uses helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids temporary relief of irritation and burning aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas
Dosage and Administration
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 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 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 Image 1 Image 2 Directions adults: unfold wipe and cleanse the area by gently wiping, patting or blotting. If necessary, repeat until all matter is removed from the area. use up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement and before applying topical hemorrhoidal treatments, and then discard children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Warnings and Precautions
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. Warnings For external use only When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator 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.
About This Information
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