SHOPKO HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil,petrolatum,phenylephrine,shark liver oil ointment

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP), PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV), SHARK LIVER OIL (UNII: 4B24275HEU) (SHARK LIVER OIL - UNII:4B24275HEU)

Available from:

UNITED EXCHANGE CORP.

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

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 Stop use and ask a doctor if - bleeding occurs - condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days - introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain Directions - children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor - 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 - when first opening tube, remove foil seal - for intrarectal use: remove protective cover form applicator and attach to tube - lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum - thoroughly clean applicator and replace protective cover after each use

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

SHOPKO HEMORRHOIDAL - MINERAL OIL,PETROLATUM,PHENYLEPHRINE,SHARK LIVER
OIL OINTMENT
UNITED EXCHANGE CORP.
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may be marketed if they_
_comply with applicable regulations and policies. FDA has not
evaluated whether this product complies._
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DRUG FACTS
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
Warnings
For external and/or intrarectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
diabetes
trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are now taking a
prescription drug for high blood
pressure or depression
When using this product do not use more than the recommended daily
dosage
Stop use and ask a doctor if
bleeding occurs
condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days
introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right away.
Directions
children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
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
when first opening tube, remove foil seal
for intrarectal use: remove protective cover form applicator and
attach to tube
lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the
rectum
thoroughly clean applicator and replace protective cover after each
use
apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially
at night, in the morning or after
each bowel movement
also apply ointment to external ar