Label: HEMORRHOIDAL COCOA BUTTER- hemorrhoidal suppository

  • NDC Code(s): 13709-323-01
  • Packager: NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 24, 2023

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  • Drug Facts : Active Ingredients (in each suppository) :

    Cocoa butter 88.44%

    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25%

  • Purpose

    Protectant

    Vasoconstrictor

  • Uses:

    • 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, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.

  • 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 prostate gland unless directed by a doctor

  • Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

    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
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

  • Stop use and ask 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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Other information:

    store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)

  • Inactive ingredients:

    methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch

  • 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 • see illustrations; 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 wrapper • insert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each
    bowel movement.

  • INTENDED USE OF THE DEVICE

    Shrinks Swollen Tissue
    • Reduces internal swelling, soothes & protects
    • Gives prompt relief from the painful burning, itching & discomfort from hemorrhoids on a temporary basis

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    Suppositories 24count

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HEMORRHOIDAL COCOA BUTTER 
    hemorrhoidal suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:13709-323
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 1 g
    COCOA BUTTER (UNII: 512OYT1CRR) (COCOA BUTTER - UNII:512OYT1CRR) COCOA BUTTER884.4 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    MODIFIED CORN STARCH (1-OCTENYL SUCCINIC ANHYDRIDE) (UNII: 461P5CJN6T)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:13709-323-014 in 1 CARTON08/24/2023
    16 in 1 BLISTER PACK
    12 g in 1 CAPSULE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalM01508/24/2023
    Labeler - NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (799295915)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.799295915manufacture(13709-323)