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Preparation h - Medication Information

Product NDC Code 0573-2880
Drug Name

Preparation h

Type Brand
Pharm Class Adrenergic alpha1-Agonists [MoA],
alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist [EPC]
Active Ingredients
Cocoa butter 2211 mg/1
Phenylephrine hydrochloride 6.25 mg/1
Route RECTAL
Dosage Form SUPPOSITORY
RxCUI drug identifier 1438497
Application Number M015
Labeler Name Haleon US Holdings LLC
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Active ingredient

A list of the active, medicinal ingredients in the drug product.
Active Ingredients Cocoa butter 88.44% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% Purposes Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Dosage and administration

Information about the drug product’s dosage and administration recommendations, including starting dose, dose range, titration regimens, and any other clinically sigificant information that affects dosing recommendations.
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 the suppository remove exposed suppository from wrapper insert one 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 Figure Figure
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 upas 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 the suppositoryremove exposed suppository from wrapperinsert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movementchildren under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Inactive ingredient

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Inactive ingredients corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben

Indications and usage

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Uses 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

Purpose

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Purposes Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Spl product data elements

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PREPARATION H cocoa butter, phenylephrine hydrochloride STARCH, CORN METHYLPARABEN PROPYLPARABEN COCOA BUTTER COCOA BUTTER PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE Light yellow Bullet shaped suppository PREPARATION H cocoa butter, phenylephrine hydrochloride STARCH, CORN METHYLPARABEN PROPYLPARABEN COCOA BUTTER COCOA BUTTER PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE Light yellow Bullet shaped suppository

Package label principal display panel

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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0573-2883-10 PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL SUPPOSITORIES Reduces Internal Swelling, Soothes and Protects Prompt Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal Tissue Protects Irritated Tissue Also for Nighttime Relief 12 SUPPOSITORIES Principal Display Panel - 12 Suppository Blister Pack Carton PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL NDC 0573-2880-31 PREPARATION H ® HEMORRHOIDAL SUPPOSITORIES Provides Relief from MULTIPLE SYMPTOMS Reduces Internal Swelling, Soothes & Protects Prompt Soothing Relief from Painful Burning, Itching and Discomfort Also for Nighttime Relief #1 SELLING # 1 HEMORRHOID BRAND 48 SUPPOSITORIES Principal Display Panel - 48 Suppository Blister Pack Carton

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 For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com Pfizer, Madison, NJ 07940 USA © 2011 Pfizer Inc.

Stop use

Information about when use of the drug product should be discontinued immediately and a doctor consulted. Includes information about any signs of toxicity or other reactions that would necessitate immediately discontinuing use of the product.
Stop use and ask a doctor if bleeding occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

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
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Storage and handling

Information about safe storage and handling of the drug product.
Other information store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Warnings

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Warnings For rectal 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 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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