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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
For external and/or intrarectal use only
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.
do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor.
- bleeding occurs
- condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
- introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
ask a health professional before use.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- thyroid disease
- diabetes
- difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.
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
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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
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Preparation H Manufacturers
- Pfizer Canada Inc.
Preparation H | Pfizer Canada Inc.
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 - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Preparation H | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
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 cream. when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement for application in the lower anal canal: remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partway into the anus. thoroughly cleanse dispensing cap after each use and replace cover children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Preparation H | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
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 - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Preparation H | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
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 - Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
Preparation H | Pfizer Consumer Healthcare
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 adults: unfold wipe and cleanse the area by gently wiping, patting or blotting. If necessary, repeat until all matter is removed from the area. use up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement and before applying topical hemorrhoidal treatments, and then discard children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor
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