HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine ointment
Geritrex LLC
Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA, however they may be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not evaluated whether this product complies.
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Active Ingredient Purpose
Mineral Oil - 14% Protectant
Petrolatum - 71.9% Protectant
Phenylephrine - 0.25% Astringent
Uses:
- Helps relieve local itching and discomfort with hemorrhoids.
- Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid tissues and relieves burning.
- Temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
- Temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to hlep make bowel movements less painful
Warnings:
For external and/or intrarectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- Heart disease
- Thyroid disease
- Diabetes
- High Blood pressure
- Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Ask a doctor or a 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
- Introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
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 tissue.
- Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this ointment
- Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement.
For Intrarectal use
- Remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert into the rectum.
- Thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use
- Also apply ointment to external area
- Regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
- Children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor
Other Information:
Store at room temperature but not over 80° F
Lot No. & Exp Date: See tube
Inactive Ingredients:
Beeswax, benzoic acid, BHA, corn oil, glycern, lanolin alcohol, methyparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, shark liver oil, thyme, tocopherol, water.