Important: Read all product information before using.

Drug Facts


Active Ingredients Purposes
Mineral oil 14% Protectant
Petrolatum 71.9% Protectant
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% Vasoconstrictor
Shark liver oil 3.0% Protectant

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 and/or intrarectal 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
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 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
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, BHA, BHT, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, thyme oil, tocopherol, water, wax

Questions or Comments?
Call weekdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374.

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