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Dr.Seymour Butts Hemorrhoid

LIDOCAINE5% PHENYLEPHRINE HCL 0.25% HEMORRHOID

Standard Dose

Directions Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, and gently dry. Apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning, and after each bowel movement. To use applicator: lubricate applicator; gently insert partway into the anal canal and apply a small amount. Clean applicator after each use. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.

Max Dose

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Primary Use

Use Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves pain, soreness, burning, itching, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.

Summary

Indications and usage Use Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves pain, soreness, burning, itching, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.

Dosage and administration Directions Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, and gently dry.

Structured Monograph

Clinical summary

Indications and usage Use Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves pain, soreness, burning, itching, and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. Dosage and administration Directions Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water, rinse thoroughly, and gently dry. Apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning, and after each bowel movement. To use applicator: lubricate applicator; gently insert partway into the anal canal and apply a small amount. Clean applicator after each use. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. Warnings and cautions Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: do not use if you have a history of allergy to amide-type local anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine).

Monitoring

• Warnings For external use only Allergy alert: do not use if you have a history of allergy to amide-type local anesthetics (e.g., lidocaine).

Interaction Notes

• Review official label interaction section.