Uses
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- helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
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- temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning
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- temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
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- temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful
Warnings
For external and/or intrarectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
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- heart disease
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- high blood pressure
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- thyroid disease
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- diabetes
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- 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.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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- 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 applying ointment.
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- when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
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- apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
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- intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum, thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover
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- also apply ointment to external area
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- regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
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- children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, tocopheryl acetate, white wax
