Best Choice Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Uses

• helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
• temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning
• 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
• trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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
• introduction of 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 wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment.
• when first opening tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
• apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
• intrarectal use: remove cover form applicator and attach tube, lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum - thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover
• also apply ointment to external area
• regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Other information

Other information

Store at 20 o to 25 oC (68 o to 77 oF)

Inactive ingredients

beeswax, benzoic acid, BHT, cocoa butter, cod liver oil, glycerin, lanolin, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, squalane, thyme oil, tocopherol acetate

Active ingredients

Mineral oil 14%

Petrolatum 71.9%

Phenylephrine HCL 0.25%

Purpose

Protectant

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Package label

Best Choice Hemorrhoidal Ointment