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Formulation R

Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
G&W Laboratories, Inc.
Label updated
2012-01-30
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil · Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
ACTIVE INGREDIENT

Hard Fat 85.5%
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

PURPOSE

● 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

Ask a doctor before use if you have
• heart disease
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• diabetes
• difficulty in urination due to an enlarged prostate

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 use more than directed

Stop use and ask a doctor if
• symptoms get worse or do not get better in 7 days
• bleeding occurs

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, clean the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with tissue or a soft cloth before insertion of the product.
• remove wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:
                

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]


                  • hold suppository with pointed end up
                  • carefully separate tabs with fingernail
                  • slowly pull apart by pulling tabs down on both sides
                  • remove suppository from wrapper
• insert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
• children under 12 years: ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

• store at 20-25˚C (68-77˚F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT

cod liver oil, corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

NDC 0713-0535-24
G&W Formulation RTM HEMORRHOIDAL SUPPOSITORIES
Prompt Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort
24 ADULT SUPPOSITORIES

Tamper-Evident: For your safety suppositories are packaged in "Tamper-Evident" sealed foil. Do not use if foil is torn or open

Compare to active ingredients in Preparation-H® Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM PAIN AND ITCHING OF HEMORRHOIDS

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a95c678f-84f7-13db-f5b5-05d4d8761fc4 · Version 1
NDC: 0713-0535