Label: THERAPLUS PLUS- phenylephrine hci ointment

beeswax, benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, laureth-23, methylparaben, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol Inactive Ingredients

Active Ingredient (in each gram)

Mineral oil  14%

Petrolatum  74.9%

Phenylephrine HCI  0.25%

For external and/or intrarectal use only

Purpose

Protectant

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Keep out of reach of children

Uses

-helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids

-temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid 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

Directions

adults and children 12 years of age and older for topical use:

-clean the affected area, and oat or dab dry before applying ointment

-apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially after each bowel movement

for intrarectal use:

-attach included applicator to tube

-lubricate applicator tip and gently insert into rectum

-thoroughly clean applicator after each use, and replace cover

children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use

, ask a health professional before use If pregnant or breast-feeding

Stop use and ask a doctor if

-bleeding occurs

-condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

-introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

Ask a doctor before use if you have

-heart disease

-high blood pressure

-thyroid disease

-diabetes

-trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are

-presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure