Warnings
For rectal use only
Walgreens Hemorrhoidal Suppository
FDA Label NDC 0363-0479
Full FDA labeling including Indications, Dosage, Usage, and Precautions
Structured Product Label
The following Structured Product Label (SPL) was submitted to the FDA by Walgreens for the product Walgreens Hemorrhoidal (NDC 0363-0479). This document serves as the official prescribing information, containing essential scientific data and clinical materials required for healthcare providers and patients.
This specific version of the label includes detailed information regarding warnings, dosage & administration, storage and handling, inactive ingredient, otc - keep out of reach of children, otc - purpose, otc - ask doctor, otc - pregnancy or breast feeding, and other regulatory disclosures. Use the navigation below to review specific sections of the FDA submission.
Label Section Quick Index
Dosage & Administration
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
Storage And Handling
Store at 20 0C - 25 oC (68 oF - 77 oF)
Inactive Ingredient
corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben
Otc - 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. (1-800-222-1222)
Otc - Purpose
Drug Facts
Cocoa butter (Protectant)
Phenylephrine hydrochloride (Vasoconstrictor)
Otc - Ask Doctor
Ask a doctor before use if you have
- 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 unless directed by a doctor
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding
If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Otc - When Using
When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
Otc - Stop Use
Stop use and ask a doctor if bleeding occurs or if condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
Otc - Ask Doctor/Pharmacist
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
Indications & Usage
- 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
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