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PREPARATION H CREAM MAX STRENGTH

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Preparation H Maximum Strength Cream(glycerin, phenylephrine HCl, pramoxine HCl, and white petrolatum)

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*

DRUG FACTS
ACTIVE INGREDIENTS
PURPOSES
USES
WARNINGS
DIRECTIONS
OTHER INFORMATION
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
PRODUCT PACKAGING

FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

DRUG FACTS

ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Glycerin 14.4%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Pramoxine HCl 1%

White petrolatum 15%

PURPOSES

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Local anesthetic

Protectant

USES

for temporary relief of pain, soreness and burning
helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
temporarily 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 external use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
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.

When using this product

do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Stop use and ask a doctor if

bleeding occurs
condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
an allergic reaction develops
the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase

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 wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying cream.
when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only
apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
for application in the lower anal canal: remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partway into the anus.
thoroughly cleanse dispensing cap after each use and replace cover
children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

OTHER INFORMATION

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

aloe barbadensis leaf extract, anhydrous citric acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, citric acid monohydrate, dexpanthenol, edetate disodium, glyceryl monostearate, methylparaben, mineral oil, polyoxyl lauryl ether, polyoxyl stearyl ether, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, stearyl alcohol, tocopherols excipient, vitamin E acetate, xanthan gum

QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?

Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374.

PRODUCT PACKAGING

The product packaging shown below represents a sample of that currently in use. Additional packaging may also be available.

PREPARATION H HEMORRHOIDAL CREAM

Maximum Strength Pain Relief

Smooth Cream Formula with Aloe

Rapid, Soothing Pain Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort

Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue

Protects Irritated Tissue

Relieves External Discomfort

NET WT 1.8 OZ (51 g)

Do Not Use if tube seal under cap embossed with “H” is broken or missing.

For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com.

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