Hemorrhoidal cocoa butter
Hemorrhoidal · Suppository · Rectal
Active ingredient
Drug Facts : Active Ingredients (in each suppository) : Cocoa butter 88.44% Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25%
Purpose
Purpose 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, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.
Warnings
Warnings: For rectal use only
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 prostate gland unless directed by a doctor
Ask a doctor or pharmacist
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor
Stop use and ask 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
• 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.
Other information
Other information: store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients: methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch
Label text from the FDA structured product label by NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. (revised Jan 17, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Phenylephrine Hydrochloride in 1 product
- Cocoa Butter in 1 product
Hemorrhoidal cocoa butter NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13709-323 | Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 2.5 mg/g; Cocoa Butter 884.4 mg/g Suppository | NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Hemorrhoidal cocoa butter 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, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.
Who makes Hemorrhoidal cocoa butter?
Hemorrhoidal cocoa butter is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc..