Preparation H Maximum Strength

Generic name: Glycerin, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine, And Pramoxine Topical
Drug class: Anorectal preparations

Usage of Preparation H Maximum Strength

Preparation H Maximum Strength is a combination medicine used to relieve pain, soreness, burning, itching, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids.

Preparation H Maximum Strength may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Preparation H Maximum Strength 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 Preparation H Maximum Strength

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 Preparation H Maximum Strength

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Preparation H Maximum Strength 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 Preparation H Maximum Strength, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

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