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Preparation H Suppository
Important: Read all product information before using.
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| Active ingredient |
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| Cocoa butter 85.5% .............................................................................................................. |
..............Protectant |
| Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% ................................................................................................... |
....Vasoconstrictor |
| Shark liver oil 3.0% ................................................................................................................ |
..............Protectant |
| Uses |
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helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids |
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temporarily relieves burning and shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue |
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temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts |
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temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make |
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bowel movements less painful |
Warnings
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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heart disease |
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high blood pressure |
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thyroid disease |
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diabetes |
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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
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do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor |
Stop use and ask a doctor if
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bleeding occurs |
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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. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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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. |
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detach one suppository from the strip; remove the foil wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows: |
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hold suppository with rounded end up |
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as shown, carefully separate foil tabs by inserting tip of fingernail at end marked "peel down" |
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slowly and evenly peel apart (do not tear) foil by pulling tabs down both sides, to expose the suppository |
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remove exposed suppository from wrapper |
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insert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement |
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children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor |
Other information store in cool place or at room temperature but not over 80°F
Inactive ingredients
methylparaben, propylparaben, starch
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: Individually quality sealed for your protection. Do Not Use if foil imprinted "PREPARATION H" is torn or damaged (appears on end flap)
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