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This combination medication is used to temporarily shrink hemorrhoids and to relieve the itching, burning, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.
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Preparation H, Formulation R, Rectacaine, Hemorrhoidal, Sb Hemorrhoid, Hemorrhoid, Soba Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Ointment
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prompt Relief
Preparation H, Formulation R, Rectacaine, Hemorrhoidal, Sb Hemorrhoid, Hemorrhoid, Soba Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Ointment
Uses
This combination medication is used to temporarily shrink hemorrhoids and to relieve the itching, burning, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids.
Storage
- Store at room temperature less than 80 degrees F (27 degrees C).
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
- Prompt Relief may be harmful if swallowed.
How To Use
- Before using, clean the affected area by gently patting with a cleaning tissue.
- Dry the area by gently patting with a piece of dry tissue or clean cloth.
- Remove the protective cover from the applicator tip, attach the applicator tip to the medication tube, and lubricate the applicator tip.
- Gently insert the applicator tip into the rectum and apply a small amount of Prompt Relief up to 4 times daily; or as directed by your doctor.
- Apply some medication to the external area around the rectum as well.
- After each use, clean the applicator tip well and replace the protective cover.
- Inform your doctor if your condition does not improve in 7 days.
Side Effects
- No side effects are expected to occur.
- If side effects occur, notify your doctor promptly.
- If you notice any of the following unlikely but very serious side effects, stop using Prompt Relief and consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately: bleeding from the rectum, increased pain (after inserting the applicator tip).
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, prostate problems (enlarged prostate), any allergies.
- Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using Prompt Relief.
- It is not known if Prompt Relief passes into breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you remember.
- If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not double the dose to catch up.
Drug Interactions
- Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medication you may use, especially: high blood pressure medicine, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, isocarboxazid, linezolid, moclobemide, phenelzine, procarbazine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), SSRI antidepressants (e.g., fluoxetine, sertraline).
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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