Preparation H Rapid Relief

Glycerin 14.4%

Lidocaine 5%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

White petrolatum 15%

Protectant

Local anesthetic

Vasoconstrictor

Protectant

Uses

• for temporary relief of pain, soreness and burning
• helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
• temporarily 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 external 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 product

• do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
• do not put 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
• an allergic reaction develops
• the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase

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 applying this cream.
• apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

aloe barbadensis leaf extract, anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, dexpanthenol, edetate disodium, glyceryl monostearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, polyoxyl lauryl ether, polyoxyl stearyl ether, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, stearyl alcohol, tocopherols excipient, vitamin E acetate, xanthan gum

Questions or comments?

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PREPARATION H ^®

New Benefit
Now Reduces Swelling
See new label

RAPID RELIEF
WITH
LIDOCAINE

HEMORRHOIDAL
CREAM

LIDOCAINE
PHENYLEPHRINE HCl
GLYCERIN
WHITE PETROLATUM

5%
HIGHEST STRENGTH
LIDOCAINE
AVAILABLE

• Rapid numbing relief of pain,
  itching & burning
• Reduces swelling & provides
  a soothing protective layer

1 TUBE | NET WT 0.75 OZ (23 g)

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