Mineral Oil 0.14 Mg/mg / Petrolatum 0.719 Mg/mg / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.0025 Mg/mg Rectal Ointment
Uses
- helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
- temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning
- 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
- trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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
- introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
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 ointment.
- when first opening 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 form applicator and attach tube, lubricate applicator well, then 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
Other information
Other information
Store at 20
o to 25
oC (68
o to 77
oF)
Inactive ingredients
beeswax, benzoic acid, BHT, cocoa butter, cod liver oil, glycerin, lanolin, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, squalane, thyme oil, tocopherol acetate
Active ingredients
Mineral oil 14%
Petrolatum 71.9%
Phenylephrine HCL 0.25%
Purpose
Protectant
Protectant
Vasoconstrictor
Package label
Best Choice Hemorrhoidal Ointment