Monograph Details
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Gastrointestinal Tract
> Colorectal disorders
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PREPARATION H SUPPOSITORIES |
| Manufacturer |
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Wyeth Consumer Healthcare |
| Legal Classification |
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OTC |
| Generic Name |
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Cocoa butter 85.5%, shark liver oil 3%, phenylephrine HCl 0.25%. |
| Also |
• PREPARATION H CREAM
• PREPARATION H OINTMENT
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| Indications |
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Hemorrhoids. |
| Children |
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Not recommended. |
| Adults |
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Oint, crm: Apply up to 4 times daily. Supp: 1 rectally up to 4 times daily. |
| Contraindications |
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During or within 14 days of MAOIs or tricyclic antidepressants. |
| Precautions |
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Cardiovascular disease. Hypertension. Diabetes. Thyroid disease. GU or GI obstruction. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers. |
| Interactions |
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See Contraindications. |
| How Supplied |
Oint—1oz, 2oz
Crm—0.9oz, 1.8oz
Supp—12, 24, 48 |
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