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Preparation H Cream
Important: Read all product information before using.
Drug Facts
Active ingredient Purposes
Glycerin USP 14.4%............................................................................................................... ..............Protectant
Phenylephrine HCl USP 0.25% .......................................................................................... ....Vasoconstrictor
Pramoxine HCl USP 1% ...................................................................................................... ..Local anesthetic
White petrolatum USP 15% ................................................................................................. ..............Protectant
Uses  
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
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 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
an allergic reaction develops
the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling,
pain, or other symptoms develop or increase
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 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
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
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
Questions or comments? Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374 or visit us at www.preparationh.com
Tamper-Evident: Do Not Use if tube seal under cap embossed with "H" is broken or missing.