PHENYLEPHRINE (RECTAL)
(FEN il EFF rin TOP i kal) Brand: Anu-Med, Formulation R, Hemorid, Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, Hemorrhoidal Ointment, Medicone Hemorrhoidal, Prep-Hem, Preparation H, Preparation H Cooling Gel, Preparation H Suppositories
What is the most significant information I must know about phenylephrine rectal?
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to use this medication if you have heart malady, tall blood pressure, an enlarged prostate, urination problems, diabetes, a thyroid mess, or if you take an antidepressant or blood pressure medication.
• Always ask a doctor till using phenylephrine rectal on a child. Do not give this medication to a baby younger than 2 years old.
• Do not use phenylephrine rectal for longer than 7 days in a row. Conversation with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after treatment.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist till taking any cough, cool, or allergy medication. Phenylephrine is contained in much combination medicines. Taking determined commodity together can reason you to get too many phenylephrine. Check the label to see if a medication contains phenylephrine, or a decongestant.
What is phenylephrine rectal?
• Phenylephrine is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can reason hemorrhoids.
• Phenylephrine rectal is used on the rectum to relieve itching, burning, irritation, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids.
• Phenylephrine rectal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till using phenylephrine rectal?
• You must not use this medicine if you are allergic to it phenylephrine (often used in determined cool or allergy medicines).
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to use this medication if you have:
· tall blood pressure;
· enlarged prostate or urination problems;
· diabetes; or
· a thyroid disorder.
• It is not known whether phenylephrine rectal will harm an unborn child. Ask a doctor or pharmacist till using this medicine if you are pregnant.
• It is not known whether phenylephrine rectal passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. decongestants may also slow breast milk manufacture. Do not use this medication without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• Always ask a doctor till using phenylephrine rectal on a child. Do not give this medication to a baby younger than 2 years old.
How must I use phenylephrine rectal?
• Use exactly as predesigned by your doctor. Do not use in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
• You may use phenylephrine rectal up to 4 times daily, especially after a bowel movement.
• For excellent results, clean your rectum with a moist dress or wipe till using this medicine. Gently dry the area by blotting with toilet tissue.
• Do not seat phenylephrine rectal cream, gel, or ointment internal your rectum. These forms of phenylephrine rectal are for use only on the area near and just external of your rectum.
• Only the rectal suppository must be placed into the rectum.
• Wash your hands till and after inserting the rectal suppository.
• Gently insert the suppository into your rectum about 1 inch. For excellent results after inserting the suppository, keep it in your rectum for a little minutes.
• Do not use phenylephrine rectal for longer than 7 days in a row. Conversation with your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse after treatment.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Since phenylephrine rectal is used on an as needed basis, you are not likely to miss a doze. Do not use phenylephrine rectal more than 4 times for day.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What must I avoid while taking phenylephrine rectal?
• Do not take phenylephrine rectal rectal suppository by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist till taking any cough, cool, or allergy medication. Phenylephrine is contained in much combination medicines. Taking determined commodity together can reason you to get too many phenylephrine. Check the label to see if a medication contains phenylephrine, or a decongestant.
What are the possible side effects of phenylephrine rectal?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Stop using phenylephrine rectal and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:
· rectal bleeding;
· severe irritation internal or near your rectum; or
· dangerously tall blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, buzzing in your ears, anxiety, confusion, chest pain, shortness of breath, uneven heartbeats, seizure);
• Smaller 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 message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect phenylephrine rectal?
• Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safety for you to use phenylephrine rectal if you are also using any of the next drugs:
· an antidepressant; or
· blood pressure medication.
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with phenylephrine rectal. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about phenylephrine rectal.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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