Product Overview
Rugby Hemorrhoidal Ointment - 2 oz (Preparation H)
- Compare to Preparation H Ointment active ingredients
- Helps relive the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
- Comes with applicator
Expiation Date: 4-2026
Ingredients
- Active Ingredients: Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine - Protectant & Vasconstrictor
- Inactive Ingredients: Beeswax, Benzoic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerol, Methylparaben, Polyoxyethylene Lauryl Ether, Propylparaben, Stearyl Alcohol
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
FULL DESCRIPTION
Drug Facts
Active Ingredients
- Mineral Oil 14%
- Purpose: Protectant
- Petrolatum 74.9%
- Purpose: Protectant
- Phenylephrine HCL 0.25%
- Purpose: Vasoconstrictor
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
- Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
- 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
- Introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
- If Pregnant or Breast-Feeding
- Ask a health professional before use
- Keep Out of Reach of Children
- If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Directions
- Adults:
- When practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe
- Gently dry by patting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment
- When first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
- Apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
- Intrarectal use:
- Remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum, thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover
- Apply ointment to external area
- Regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
- Children under 12 years of age:
- Ask a doctor
Other Information
- Store at 20-25ºC (68-77ºF)
- Do not use if tube seal is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients
- Beeswax, Benzoic Acid, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerol, Methylparaben, Polyoxyethylene Lauryl Ether, Propylparaben, Stearyl Alcohol
