HEB Hemorrhoidal Suppositories Drug Facts
Active ingredients (in each suppository)
Cocoa butter 88.44%
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%
Purposes
Protectant
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 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- •bleeding occurs
- •condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
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. (1-800-222-1222)
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
- •see illustrations: 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 the suppository
- •remove exposed suppository from wrapper
- •insert one 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 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch