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Preparation H

Dosage form
KIT
Labeler
Haleon US Holdings LLC
Label updated
2024-04-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
COCOA BUTTER · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE · WITCH HAZEL
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Active Ingredients

Cocoa butter 88.44%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purposes

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Uses
  • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
  • temporarily relieves burning and 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 rectal use only

Label information

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

Label information

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you arepresently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

Label information

When using this productdo not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Label information

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 insertion of this product.
  • detach one suppository from the strip; remove the foil wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:
  1. hold suppository with rounded end up
  2. as shown, carefully separate foil tabs by inserting tip of fingernail at end marked "peel down"
  3. slowly and evenly peel apart (do not tear) foil by pulling tabs down both sides, to expose the suppository
  4. remove exposed suppository from wrapper
  5. insert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


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  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

Questions or comments?

Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374

For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com

Label information

Preparation H ®Totables ®Irritation Relief Wipes

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

Witch hazel 50.0%

Purpose

Astringent

Uses
  • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
  • temporary relief of irritation and burning
  • aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas
Warnings

For external use only

Label information

When using this product

  • do not exceed the 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

Label information

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

Label information

If pregnant or breast-feeding,ask a health professional before use.

Label information

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions
  • adults: unfold wipe and cleanse the area by gently wiping, patting or blotting. If necessary, repeat until all matter is removed from the area.
  • use up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement and before applying topical hemorrhoidal treatments, and then discard
  • children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • for best results, flush only one or two wipes at a time
Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf juice, anhydrous citric acid, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate

Questions or comments?

Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepHor 1-800-997-7374.

For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com.

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

SAME AMOUNT
Smaller Package

PREPARATION H ®
HEMORRHOIDAL
SUPPOSITORIES

Provides Relief from
MULTIPLE SYMPTOMS

  • Reduces Internal Swelling,
    Soothes & Protects
  • Prompt Soothing Relief
    from Painful Burning,
    Itching and Discomfort
  • Also for Nighttime Relief

+ 4 FREE
WIPESINSIDE

12 SUPPOSITORIES

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 2f370875-0225-47b7-b43f-8fa4600d2a0e · Version 7
NDC: 0573-2884