Label: PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE suppository

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Updated February 1, 2010

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    Cocoa butter, 85.5%

    Phenylephrine HCI, 0.25%

    Shark liver oil, 3.0%

  • PURPOSE

    protectant

    vasoconstrictor

    protectant

  • USES

    • Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
    • Temporarily relieves itching burning and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
  • WARNINGS

    For rectal use only.


    Ask a doctor before use if you have

    • heart disease
    • thyroid disease
    • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
    • high blood pressure
    • diabetes

    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.

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • you experience bleeding
    • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days.
    These may be signs of a serious condition.


    If pregnant or breastfeeding

     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 tissue. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before insertion of this product.
    • Detach one suppository from strip
    • Remove wrapper before inserting into rectum
    • Hold suppository with rounded end up and insert tip of fingernail at end marked "peel down"
    • Carefully peel film slowly and evenly down both sides to expose suppository
    • Insert one suppository into rectum up to 4 times daily especially at night and morning or after each bowel movement
    Children under 12 years:  ask a doctor
  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION


  • STORAGE

    Store in a cool place or at room temperature but not over 86° F.
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

    methylparaben, propylparaben, starch
  • QUESTIONS


  • BOX INFORMATION - 12 count

    Walgreens

    NDC 0363-0394-53

    Hemorrhoidal
    Suppositories

    • Temporary relief of burning, itching and discomfort
    • Shrinks swelling of irritated hemorrhoidal tissue
    • Protects irritated tissue
    • Also provides nighttime relief
    Compare to Preparation H Suppositories® active ingredients*

    12 SUPPOSITORIES

    FOR YOUR SAFETY, SUPPOSITORIES ARE PACKAGED IN TAMPER-EVIDENT SEALED PLASTIC WRAPPER. DO NOT USE IF PLASTIC WRAPPER IS TORN OR OPEN.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Preparation H®.

    Distributed by Walgreens Company, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616
    100% Satisfaction Guaranteed    www.walgreens.com
    12 count box



  • BOX INFORMATION - 24 count

    Walgreens

    NDC 0363-0394-62

    Hemorrhoidal
    Suppositories


    • Temporary relief of burning, itching and discomfort
    • Shrinks swelling of irritated hemorrhoidal tissue
    • Protects irritated tissue
    • Also provides nighttime relief


    Compare to Preparation H Suppositories® active ingredients*

    24 SUPPOSITORIES

    FOR YOUR SAFETY, SUPPOSITORIES ARE PACKAGED IN TAMPER-EVIDENT SEALED PLASTIC WRAPPER. DO NOT USE IF PLASTIC WRAPPER IS TORN OR OPEN.

    *This product is not manufactured or distributed by Wyeth Consumer Healthcare, Inc., owner of the registered trademark Preparation H®.

    Distributed by Walgreens Company, Deerfield, IL 60015-4616
    100% Satisfaction Guaranteed    www.walgreens.com


    24 count box


  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 
    phenylephrine hydrochloride suppository
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:0363-0394
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    cocoa butter (UNII: 512OYT1CRR) (cocoa butter - UNII:512OYT1CRR) cocoa butter2077 mg
    phenylephrine hydrochloride (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (phenylephrine - UNII:1WS297W6MV) phenylephrine hydrochloride6 mg
    shark liver oil (UNII: 4B24275HEU) (shark liver oil - UNII:4B24275HEU) shark liver oil73 mg
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    methylparaben (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    propylparaben (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    starch, corn (UNII: O8232NY3SJ)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:0363-0394-5312 in 1 BOX
    2NDC:0363-0394-6224 in 1 BOX
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34612/01/2005
    Labeler - Walgreen Company (008965063)