Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief

Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL manufactured by WALGREENS administered by TOPICAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20231205.

Generic: MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

Manufacturer: WALGREENS

Product Type: HUMAN OTC DRUG

Route: TOPICAL

Dosage Form:

NDC: 0363-9876

Application: M015

Effective: 20231205

Active Ingredients: Active ingredients Mineral oil 14.0% Petrolatum 74.9% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Indications & Usage

Uses helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Dosage & Administration

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 the tube, peel off the 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

Contraindications

Not available.

Warnings

Warnings For external and/or intrarectal 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 introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain 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 (1-800-222-1222).

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