Mediclarum
Medicine guide

Preparation H

Kit

  • Available without prescription
Made by
Haleon US Holdings LLC

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2024-04-05

What it is

Protectant Vasoconstrictor · Astringent

Used for
  • 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…
Warning

For rectal use only

All warnings ↓
Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02

Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed

What it is for

  • 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, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful
  • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids temporary relief of irritation and burning aids in protecting irritated anorectal areas

From the official label · 2024-04-05 · DailyMed

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • 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 up as shown, 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
  • children under 12 years of age:
  • ask a doctor Image 1 Image 2
  • adults: unfold wipe and cleanse the area by gently wiping, patting or blotting.
  • If necessary, repeat until all matter is removed from the area. use up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement and before applying topical hemorrhoidal treatments, and then discard
  • children under 12 years of age:
  • consult a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

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

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other 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 the prostate gland
  • 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
  • Stop use and
  • ask a 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.
  • For external use only
  • When using this product
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
  • Stop use and
  • ask a 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.
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
  • If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) for best results, flush only one or two wipes at a time

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

  • Protectant Vasoconstrictor
  • Astringent

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

  • corn starch, methylparaben, propylparaben
  • aloe barbadensis leaf juice, anhydrous citric acid, capryl/capramidopropyl betaine, diazolidinyl urea, glycerin, methylparaben, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium citrate

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

  • Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374 For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com
  • Call weekdays 9 AM to 5 PM EST at 1-800-99PrepH or 1-800-997-7374 . For most recent product information, visit www.preparationh.com.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

  • Parabensmethylparaben; propylparaben Inactive ingredients aloe barbadensis leaf juice; propylparabenPreservatives some people prefer to avoid or are sensitive to.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

Details

Made byHaleon US Holdings LLC
Active substanceCocoa Butter, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, and Witch Hazel
FormKit
Packs1 KIT in 1 CARTON * 12 SUPPOSITORY in 1 BLISTER PACK * 4 CLOTH in 1 APPLICATOR
NDC0573-2884

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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Other strengths and forms

4 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.