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FDA LABEL GENERIC: Cocoa Butter MFR: NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Cocoa Butter 0.884 Mg/mg / Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.0025 Mg/mg Rectal Suppository

Drug Facts : Active Ingredients (in each suppository) :

Cocoa butter 88.44%

Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25%

Purpose

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Uses:

• helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids • temporarily relieves burning and shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue • temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts • temporarily protects the inflamed, irritatedanorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.

Warnings:

For rectal 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 prostate gland unless directed by a doctor

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use 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
• children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Stop use and ask doctor if

• bleeding occurs • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days

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. (1-800-222-1222)

Other information:

store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)

Inactive ingredients:

methylparaben, propylparaben, topical starch

Directions:

• Adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before insertion of this product. • detach one suppository from the strip; remove the foil wrapper before inserting into the rectum as follows:

• hold suppository with rounded end • see illustrations; carefully separate foil tabs by inserting tip of fingernail at end marked “peel
down” • slowly and evenly peel apart (do not tear) foil by pulling tabs down both sides, to expose the suppository • remove exposed
suppository from wrapper • insert one suppository into the rectum up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each
bowel movement.

Shrinks Swollen Tissue
• Reduces internal swelling, soothes & protects
• Gives prompt relief from the painful burning, itching & discomfort from hemorrhoids on a temporary basis

ASK A DOCTOR