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Active ingredients: Mineral oil 14%, Petrolatum 71.9%, Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%, shark liver oil 3.0%
Inactive ingredients: beeswax, benzoic acid, BHA, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, thyme oil, tocopherol, water
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 applying ointment; apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement; Intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum, thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover; also apply ointment to external area; regular uses provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms; children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Remember, kids, Preparation H ain't nothing to joke about. Hundreds of thousands of people need it, and may not even know it. But the main thing to keep in mind is that this is not the only treatment for hemorrhoids. See a doctor if problem persists. It is not possible to overdose on external use of Preparation H, but too much would just be generally uncomfortable and squishy. We don't want that now, do we?