Product Images Hemorrhoidal Cream

This is a drug information and warning label for a hemorrhoid relief cream. The cream can be used for temporary relief from itching, burning, and discomfort caused by swollen hemorrhoidal tissue. It can also provide a coating for the inflamed anorectal surface that can help to make bowel movements less painful. Users are advised to consult a doctor before use if they have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland. They need to stop using the cream and consult a doctor if bleeding, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms develop or increase. It is also advised to keep it out of the reach of children and to store at a temperature of 15°C - 30°G (59°F - 86°F). The inactive ingredients of this cream are aloe barbadensis leaf extract, butylated hydroxytoluene, cetostearyl alcohol, cetyl esters, cetyl palmitate, glyceryl monostearate, isopropyl myristate, lanolin, methylparaben, mineral oil, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate, stearic acid, and tocopherol acetate.*

This is a description of a hemorrhoidal pain relief cream sold by Walgreens. The cream contains active ingredients like Glycerin, Phenylephrine HCI, Pramoxine HCI, and White Petrolatum meant for temporary relief of pain associated with hemorrhoids. The cream can also help relieve local itching and swelling, provide a coating for relief, and protect the inflamed, irritated anal surface. However, it is advised to use this cream cautiously after consulting with a doctor if one has health conditions that might pose a risk like heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, and diabetes. If bleeding occurs, the condition worsens or the symptom being treated does not improve within 7 days, an allergic reaction develops, or redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms develop or increase, one should stop using the cream and consult a doctor. Children under 12 years of age should consult a doctor before using the cream.*