Preparation H® Cooling Gel
For rapid cooling relief, choose Preparation H® Cooling Gel with vitamin E and aloe. It provides prompt, temporary relief from painful burning, itching and discomfort of hemorrhoids. Preparation H® Cooling Gel is non-greasy, non-staining and has no unpleasant scent.
RELIEVES: BURNING, ITCHING, SWELLING, DISCOMFORT
- Fast, cooling relief from painful burning and itching
- Shrinks swollen hemorrhoidal tissue
- Relieves external discomfort
- Clear, non-greasy formula with no unpleasant scent
External
- 0.9 oz.
- 1.8 oz.
- 0.6 oz. (net) wt. Totables® Burn Relief Gel
Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning and after each bowel movement
For children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor. Please read the package for product warnings and complete labeling information.
Preparation H® Cooling Gel
Drugs Facts
Active ingredients |
Purposes |
|---|---|
| Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% | Vasoconstrictor |
| Witch Hazel 50.0% | Astringent |
Uses
- helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
- temporary relief of irritation and burning
- temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
- aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas
Warnings
For external 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
- 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.
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 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
Other information
Store at 20°-25°C (68-77°F).
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, edetate disodium, hydroxyethyl cellulose, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, sulisobenzone, vitamin E acetate
Questions or comments?
LBL Document Number: LBL-00000126 (Version 8.0)
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Did You Know?
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Q: What’s the difference between internal and external hemorrhoids?A:
There are two types of hemorrhoids, internal and external. Internal hemorrhoids occur inside the rectum and external hemorrhoids develop under the skin around the anus.
* Harvard Health Publications. “Hemorrhoids and what to do about them.” Harvard Women’s Health Watch, 2004.