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Dosage form
SUPPOSITORY
Labeler
Target Corporation
Label updated
2026-07-29
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredient

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purpose

Vasoconstrictor

Uses
  • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
  • temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
  • temporarily reduces the swelling associated with irritation in hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders
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 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

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 insertion of this product.
  • detach one suppository from the strip; remove the foil wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:
    • hold suppository with the rounded end up
    • carefully separate foil tabs by inserting tip of fingernail at end marked “peel down”
    • slowly and evenly peel apart (do not tear) foil by pulling tabs down both sides, to expose the suppository
    • remove exposed suppository from the 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 of age: consult a doctor
Other information
  • store at controlled room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

cocoa butter, corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

Questions or comments?

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HEMORRHOIDAL
SUPPOSITORIES

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

  • Helps relieve internal itching,burning and discomfort associated with hemorroids
  • Reduces swolllen hemorrhoidal tissue
  • Also for nighttime relief

12 SUPPOSITORIES

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: b42775ae-44fe-487e-b9ca-21d9687020a9 · Version 2
NDC: 82442-060