equate hemorrhoidal
cocoa butter, phenylephrine HCl · Suppository · Rectal, Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredients (in each suppository) Cocoa butter 88.44% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%
Purpose
Purposes Protectant Vasoconstrictor
Uses
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
Warnings
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.
Ask a doctor before use
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
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
When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
• bleeding occurs
• condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
Pregnancy or breast-feeding
If pregnant or breast feeding, ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)
Directions
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
• see illustrations: 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 Other information
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Other information
Other information
• store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch Questions or comments? 1-888-287-1915
Questions?
Questions or comments? 1-888-287-1915
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Wal-Mart Stores Inc (revised Oct 17, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 3 products
- Petrolatum in 2 products
- Mineral Oil in 1 product
- Cocoa Butter in 1 product
- Glycerin in 1 product
- Pramoxine Hydrochloride in 1 product
equate hemorrhoidal NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49035-188 | Mineral Oil 14 g/100g; Petrolatum 74.9 g/100g; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride .25 g/100g Ointment | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 49035-463 | Cocoa Butter 2211 mg/1; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 6.5 mg/1 Suppository | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
| 49035-944 | Glycerin 14.4 g/100g; Phenylephrine Hydrochloride .25 g/100g; Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1 g/100g; Petrolatum 15 g/100g Cream | Wal-Mart Stores Inc | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is equate hemorrhoidal used for?
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
Who makes equate hemorrhoidal?
equate hemorrhoidal is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Wal-Mart Stores Inc.