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Recticare Advanced

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Ferndale Laboratories, Inc.
Label updated
2024-12-17
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
LIDOCAINE · MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM
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Active ingredients

Lidocaine 5% w/w
Mineral Oil 17% w/w
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% w/w
White Petrolatum 39% w/w

Purpose

Lidocaine 5% w/w....................................Local anesthetic
Mineral Oil 17% w/w................................Protectant
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% w/w.................Vasoconstrictor
White Petrolatum 39% w/w.....................Protectant

Uses
  • helps relieve the pain, itching and burning associated with hemorrhoids
  • temporarily reduces the swelling associated with irritated hemorrhoidal tissue and other anorectal disorders
  • temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
  • temporarily protects irritated areas and inflamed perianal skin
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

  • avoid contact with eyes
  • do not exceed 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
  • allergic reaction occurs to ingredients in this product
  • symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms develop or increase

If pregnant or breastfeeding,

ask a doctor before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before applying.
  • adults and children 12 years and older: apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily
  • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
  • To use finger cots: Roll one finger cot over finger. Gently squeeze cream onto finger cot. Smooth a layer of the cream over affected area.
Other information

Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature]

Inactive ingredients

ceteth 20, cetostearyl alcohol, citric acid, propylparaben, purified water

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 209212a7-7b6e-4b26-9f31-0eeb76f026bf · Version 6
NDC: 0496-0978