Glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical

Generic name: Glycerin, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine, And Pramoxine Topical
Dosage form: rectal cream (14.4%-15%-0.25%-1%)
Drug class: Anorectal preparations

Usage of Glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical

Glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical is a combination medicine used to relieve pain, soreness, burning, itching, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids.

glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

This medicine may cause serious side effects. Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

severe irritation inside or around your rectum;

rectal pain, redness, swelling; or

any new or worsening hemorrhoid symptoms.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

heart disease;

high blood pressure;

enlarged prostate or urination problems;

diabetes; or

a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 12 years old without medical advice.

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Warnings

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine if you are using a medication to treat asthma, COPD, or depression.

What other drugs will affect Glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical with any other medications, especially:

an antidepressant;

a bronchodilator medicine for asthma or COPD; or

ergot medicine--dihydroergotamine, ergotamine, ergonovine, methylergonovine.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect glycerin, petrolatum, phenylephrine, and pramoxine topical, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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