Label: PREPARATION H- cocoa butter, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and witch hazel kit

  • NDC Code(s): 0573-2884-12
  • Packager: GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated February 8, 2023

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  • Active Ingredients

    Cocoa butter 88.44%

    Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

    Purposes

    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, irritated anorectal 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 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

    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.

  • 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 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
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    children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

  • Inactive ingredients

    corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

  • Questions or comments?

    Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374

    For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com

  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Preparation H® Totables® Irritation Relief Wipes

    Drug Facts

  • Active ingredient

    Witch hazel 50.0%

  • Purpose

    Astringent

  • Uses

    helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
    temporary relief of irritation and burning
    aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas
  • Warnings

    For external use only

    When using this product

    do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
    do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

    Stop use and ask a 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.

  • Directions

    adults: unfold wipe and cleanse the area by gently wiping, patting or blotting. If necessary, repeat until all matter is removed from the area.
    use up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement and before applying topical hemorrhoidal treatments, and then discard
    children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
  • Other information

    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    for best results, flush only one or two wipes at a time
  • Inactive ingredients

    aloe barbadensis leaf juice, anhydrous citric acid, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate

  • Questions or comments?

    Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374.

    For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com.

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - Kit Carton

    SAME AMOUNT
    Smaller Package

    PREPARATION H®
    HEMORRHOIDAL
    SUPPOSITORIES

    Provides Relief from
    MULTIPLE SYMPTOMS

    Reduces Internal Swelling,
    Soothes & Protects
    Prompt Soothing Relief
    from Painful Burning,
    Itching and Discomfort
    Also for Nighttime Relief

    + 4 FREE
    WIPES INSIDE

    12 SUPPOSITORIES

    Principal Display Panel - Kit Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PREPARATION H 
    cocoa butter, phenylephrine hydrochloride, and witch hazel kit
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0573-2884
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0573-2884-121 in 1 CARTON; Type 0: Not a Combination Product07/01/2015
    Quantity of Parts
    Part #Package QuantityTotal Product Quantity
    Part 11 BLISTER PACK 12 
    Part 21 APPLICATOR
    Part 1 of 2
    PREPARATION H 
    cocoa butter and phenylephrine hydrochloride suppository
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    COCOA BUTTER (UNII: 512OYT1CRR) (COCOA BUTTER - UNII:512OYT1CRR) COCOA BUTTER2211 mg
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE6.25 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    STARCH, CORN (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOW (Light Yellow) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    112 in 1 BLISTER PACK; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34607/01/2015
    Part 2 of 2
    PREPARATION H TOTABLES IRRITATION RELIEF WIPES 
    witch hazel cloth
    Product Information
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    WITCH HAZEL (UNII: 101I4J0U34) (WITCH HAZEL - UNII:101I4J0U34) WITCH HAZEL5 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    ALOE VERA LEAF (UNII: ZY81Z83H0X)  
    ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID (UNII: XF417D3PSL)  
    CAPRYL/CAPRAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (UNII: 231H3ZT9NE)  
    DIAZOLIDINYL UREA (UNII: H5RIZ3MPW4)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL, (R)- (UNII: 602HN5L69H)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SODIUM CITRATE, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: 1Q73Q2JULR)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITE (white) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    14 in 1 APPLICATOR; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34607/01/2015
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34607/01/2015
    Labeler - GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC (079944263)