Preparation H Maximum Strength Cream

Preparation H maximum strength cream

Active Ingredients: Preparation H is available in ointment, cream, gel, and suppository product forms. The Ointment contains Petrolatum 71.9%, Mineral Oil 14%, Shark Liver Oil 3% and Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%.

The Maximum Strength Cream contains White Petrolatum 15%, Glycerin 14.4%, Pramoxine HCl 1% and Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%.

The Suppositories contain Cocoa Butter 85.5%, Shark Liver Oil 3%, and Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%.

The Cooling Gel contains Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% and Witch Hazel 50%.

Uses: Preparation H Ointment and Suppositories

help relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids

temporarily shrink hemorrhoidal tissue and relieve burning

temporarily provide a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts

temporarily protect the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Maximum Strength Cream

for temporary relief of pain, soreness and burning

helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids

temporarily 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

Cooling Gel

helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids

temporarily relieves irritation and burning

temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue

aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas

Warnings:

For all product forms :

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.

Ointment : For external and/or intrarectal use only. Stop use and ask a doctor if introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain.

Maximum Strength Cream : For external use only. Stop use and ask a doctor if an allergic reaction develops; or if the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase.

Cooling Gel : For external use only. When using this product do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.

Suppositories : For rectal use only.

Directions:

Ointment --

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 applying ointment.

when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap

apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement

intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover

also apply ointment to external area

regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms

children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Tamper-Evident: Do Not Use if tube seal under cap embossed with "H" is broken or missing.

Maximum Strength Cream --

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 applying cream.

when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap

apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only

apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement

for application in the lower anal canal: remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partway into the anus.

thoroughly cleanse dispensing cap after each use and replace cover

children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Tamper-Evident: Do Not Use if tube seal under cap embossed with "H" is broken or missing.

Suppositories --

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 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

Tamper-Evident: Individually quality sealed for your protection. Do Not Use if foil imprinted "PREPARATION H" is torn or damaged.

Cooling Gel --

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 applying gel.

when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap

apply externally to the affected area 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

Tamper-Evident: Do Not Use if tube seal under cap embossed with "H" is broken or missing.

Inactive Ingredients: Ointment --benzoic acid, BHA, BHT, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, thyme oil, tocopherol, water, wax

Maximum Strength Cream --aloe barbadensis leaf extract, BHA, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, edetate disodium, glyceryl stearate, laureth-23, methylparaben, mineral oil, panthenol, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, steareth-2, steareth-20, stearyl alcohol, tocopherol, vitamin E, xanthan gum

Suppositories --methylparaben, propylparaben, starch

Cooling Gel --aloe barbadensis gel, benzophenone-4, edetate disodium, hydroxyethylcellulose, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, sodium citrate, vitamin E, water

Storage: Store at 20-25°C (68-77°F).

How Supplied

Ointment: Net Wt. 1 oz and 2 oz Cream: Net Wt. 0.9 oz and 1.8 oz Suppositories: 12's, 24's and 48's. Cooling Gel: Net Wt. 0.9 oz and 1.8 oz

Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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