Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine Drug Information

Generic name: COCOA BUTTER, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL

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Uses of Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

  • 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

Dosage & Administration of Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

  • 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
  • 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
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Side Effects of Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

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

Warnings & Cautions for Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

  • 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.

Drug Interactions with Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

Pregnancy Safety for Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

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

Overdosage Information for Cocoa Butter Phenylephrine

Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Drug information sourced from the FDA. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making any medication decisions.

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