Family Care Hemorrhoidal

Active ingredients                                                        Purpose

Mineral oil 14%.........................................................Protectant

Petrolatum 74.9%.....................................................Protectant

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%...................................Vasoconstrictor

Uses

• helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
• temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieve 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 use only / or intrarectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

• heart disease
  
• high blood pressure
• thyroid disease
• difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
• diabetes

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

When using this product do not use more than the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

• rectal bleeding occurs
• condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days
• introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
  

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician 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 tube, peel back foil seal
• 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° C to 25°C (68° to 77°F)

Inactive ingredients

.alpha.-tocopherol acetate, alcohol, glycerin, lanolin, methylparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol, thyme oil, purified water, white wax

Distributed by:

United Exchange Corp

Cypress, CA 90630 USA

Made in China

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