AVEDANA ® 24 ct Hemorrhoidal Rectal Suppository
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients Purpose
Cocoa butter 88.44%...................................................................Protectant
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25%..............................................Vasoconstrictor
Uses
- helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
- temporarily relieves burning and 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 rectal use only
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor before use if you have -heart disease -high blood pressure
-t hyroid disease -diabetes
-difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
When using this product
When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if bleeding occurs or if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
If pregnant or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions: Adults
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 insertion of this product.
-detach one suppository from the strip; remove the foil wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:
-hold suppository with rounded end up
-as shown, carefully separate foil tabs by inserting tip of fingernail at end marked "peel down"
-slowly and evenly peel apart (do not tear) foil by pulling tabs down both sides, to expose from wrapper
-insert on suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
-children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Other information
Store at 20oC-25oC (68oF-77oF)
Inactive ingredients
corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben