FDA Label for Walgreens Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief
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Walgreens Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief Product Label
The following document was submitted to the FDA by the labeler of this product Walgreens. The document includes published materials associated whith this product with the essential scientific information about this product as well as other prescribing information. Product labels may durg indications and usage, generic names, contraindications, active ingredients, strength dosage, routes of administration, appearance, warnings, inactive ingredients, etc.
Otc - Active Ingredient
Glycerin 14.4%, Lidocaine 5%, Petrolatum 15%, Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%
Otc - Purpose
Anorectal/Hemorrhoidal
Indications & Usage
For the temporary relief of pain, soreness, and burning. Helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue. Temporarily provides a coating for the 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, or 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: avoid contact with eyes, do not exceed recommended dosage unless directed by a doctor, do not put this product into rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.
Stop use and ask a doctor if: rectal bleeding occurs, condition worsens or does not improve within seven (7) days, allergic reaction occurs to ingredients in this product, symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms develop or increase, symptoms clear up and return within a few days.
Otc - Pregnancy Or Breast Feeding
Ask a health care professional before use.
Otc - Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
If swallowed, seek medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Dosage & Administration
Adults: when practical, cleanse area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or soft cloth before applying. Adults and children 12 years and older: apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times a day. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Inactive Ingredient
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, BHA, cellulose gum, cetyl alcohol, citric acid, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, glyceryl stearate, mineral oil, panthenol, Phenoxyethanol, propyl gallate, propylene glycol, sorbitan olivate, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, tocopherol, tocopheryl acetate, water, xanthan gum.
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