Label: FORMULATION R- phenylephrine hydrochloride, hydrogenate palm kernel oil suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

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Updated January 30, 2012

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Hard Fat 85.5%
    Phenylephrine HCl 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, 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 an enlarged prostate

    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 use more than directed

    Stop use and ask a doctor if
    • symptoms get worse or do not get better in 7 days
    • bleeding occurs

  • 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, clean the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with tissue or a soft cloth before insertion of the product.
    • remove wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:
                    Removal of Wrapper Diagram
                      • hold suppository with pointed end up
                      • carefully separate tabs with fingernail
                      • slowly pull apart by pulling tabs down on both sides
                      • remove 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
    • children under 12 years: ask a doctor

  • OTHER INFORMATION

    • store at 20-25˚C (68-77˚F)

  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    cod liver oil, corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

  • PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    NDC 0713-0535-24
    G&W Formulation RTM HEMORRHOIDAL SUPPOSITORIES
    Prompt Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort
    24 ADULT SUPPOSITORIES

    Tamper-Evident: For your safety suppositories are packaged in "Tamper-Evident" sealed foil. Do not use if foil is torn or open

    Compare to active ingredients in Preparation-H® Hemorrhoidal Suppositories
    FOR TEMPORARY RELIEF FROM PAIN AND ITCHING OF HEMORRHOIDS

    Packaging Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    FORMULATION R  
    phenylephrine hydrochloride, hydrogenate palm kernel oil suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0713-0535
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (Phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV) Phenylephrine Hydrochloride2.5 mg
    Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil (UNII: FM8D1RE2VP) (Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil - UNII:FM8D1RE2VP) Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Oil855 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Cod Liver Oil (UNII: BBL281NWFG)  
    Starch, Corn (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    Propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0713-0535-2424 in 1 CARTON
    2NDC:0713-0535-1212 in 1 CARTON
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34606/24/2002
    Labeler - G&W Laboratories, Inc. (001271188)
    Registrant - G&W Laboratories, Inc. (001271188)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    G&W Laboratories, Inc.001271188MANUFACTURE