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Preparation H Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Petrolatum 74.9%, mineral oil 14%, phenylephrine HCl 0.25%; oint.
How Supplied
Oint—1oz, 2oz; Crm—0.9oz, 1.8oz; Supp—12, 24, 48
Manufacturer
Preparation H Indications
Indications
Hemorrhoids.
Preparation H Dosage and Administration
Adult
Oint, crm: Apply up to 4 times daily. Supp: 1 rectally up to 4 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Preparation H Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants.
Preparation H Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Preparation H Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. GU or GI obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Preparation H Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Preparation H Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications.
Preparation H Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Preparation H Clinical Trials
See Literature
Preparation H Note
Not Applicable
Preparation H Patient Counseling
See Literature
Preparation H Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
OTC
General Description
Petrolatum 74.9%, mineral oil 14%, phenylephrine HCl 0.25%; oint.
See Also
How Supplied
Oint—1oz, 2oz; Crm—0.9oz, 1.8oz; Supp—12, 24, 48
Manufacturer
Preparation H Indications
Indications
Hemorrhoids.
Preparation H Dosage and Administration
Adult
Oint, crm: Apply up to 4 times daily. Supp: 1 rectally up to 4 times daily.
Children
Not recommended.
Preparation H Contraindications
Contraindications
During or within 14 days of MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants.
Preparation H Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Preparation H Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. GU or GI obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Preparation H Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Preparation H Interactions
Interactions
See Contraindications.
Preparation H Adverse Reactions
Not Applicable
Preparation H Clinical Trials
See Literature
Preparation H Note
Not Applicable
Preparation H Patient Counseling
See Literature
