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Preparation h - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 0573-2871
Drug Name

Preparation h

Type Brand
Pharm Class Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists [MoA],
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Mineral oil 140 mg/g
Petrolatum 749 mg/g
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 2.5 mg/g
Route TOPICAL
Dosage Form OINTMENT
RxCUI drug identifier 1372298
Application Number M015
Labeler Name Haleon US Holdings LLC
Packages
Package NDC Code Description
0573-2871-04 2 carton in 1 package (0573-2871-04) / 1 tube in 1 carton / 57 g in 1 tube
0573-2871-10 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2871-10) / 28 g in 1 tube
0573-2871-20 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2871-20) / 57 g in 1 tube
0573-2871-91 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2871-91) / 28 g in 1 tube
0573-2871-92 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2871-92) / 57 g in 1 tube
0573-2871-93 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2871-93) / 28 g in 1 tube
0573-2871-94 1 tube in 1 carton (0573-2871-94) / 57 g in 1 tube
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Active ingredient

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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS Mineral oil 14% Petrolatum 74.9% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Dosage and administration

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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 the 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 from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and 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

Inactive ingredient

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INACTIVE INGREDIENTS benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) flower/leaf oil, tocopherols excipient, white wax

Indications and usage

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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

Purpose

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PURPOSES Protectant Protectant Vasoconstrictor

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PREPARATION H mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine HCl BENZOIC ACID BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE CORN OIL GLYCERIN LANOLIN LANOLIN ALCOHOLS METHYLPARABEN PARAFFIN PROPYLPARABEN WATER THYME WHITE WAX TOCOPHEROL PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE MINERAL OIL MINERAL OIL PETROLATUM PETROLATUM smooth yellow ointment

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Label THIS PACKAGE CONTAINS AN OUTER CARTON. DO NOT BUY IF OUTER CARTON IS MISSING. PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT Prevents Further Irritation Prompt, Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Relieves Internal and External Discomfort NET WT 1 OZ (28 g) Principal Display Panel - 28 g Tube Label PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT Prevents Further Irritation Prompt, Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Relieves Internal and External Discomfort NET WT 1 OZ (28 g) Principal Display Panel - 28 g Tube Carton PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Label - PAA119867 PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT Prevents Further Irritation Prompt, Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching, & Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Relieves Internal & External Discomfort NET WT 1.0 OZ (28 g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Label - PAA119867 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton - PAA119868 PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT Prevents Further Irritation New Look, SAME SIZE! Prompt, Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching, & Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Relieves Internal & External Discomfort 1 TUBE | NET WT 1 OZ (28 g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 28 g Tube Carton - PAA119868 PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 57 g Tube Label PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT Prevents Further Irritation Prompt, Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching, & Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Relieves Internal & External Discomfort NET WT 2.0 OZ (57 g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 57 g Tube Label PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 57 g Tube Carton PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT Prevents Further Irritation Prompt, Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching, & Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Relieves Internal & External Discomfort 1 TUBE | NET WT 2 OZ (57 g) PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 57 g Tube Carton

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OTHER INFORMATION store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Ask doctor

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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 doctor or pharmacist

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Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

Keep out of reach of children

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Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Questions

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QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS? Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374.

Stop use

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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

When using

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When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor.

Pregnancy or breast feeding

Pregnancy or Breast feeding
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Warnings

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WARNINGS For external and/or intrarectal 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 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.

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