Walgreens Hemorrhoidal

Active Ingredients Purpose

Cocoa butter 88.44%...................................................................Protectant

Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.26%..............................................Vasoconstrictor

• 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

For rectal use only

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

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 unless directed by a doctor

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 or if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

If pregnant or breastfeeding, 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. (1-800-222-1222)

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 rounded end up

-as shown, 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 from wrapper

-insert on 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: ask a doctor

Store at 20oC-25oC (68oF-77oF)

corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

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