H-FORMULA CREAM & SUPPOSITORY

Description

PHARMACEUTICAL ACTION:
– Phenylephrine is a sympathomimetic with direct stimulating effect on alpha adrenergic receptors causing vasoconstriction which increase resting anal tone and reduce swelling and relieves itching of hemorrhoidal tissue.
– Dibucaine is an amide local potent long acting anaesthetic used to relieve pain & itching
associated with anorectal conditions.
– Shark liver oil which is a form of vitamin A acts as emolient & protectant.

PHARMACOKINETICS:
Systemic absorption of phenyl ephrine follows topical application.

INDICATION:
– Relief of local itching burning & discomfort associated with hemorrhoids and shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue.
– Temporarily provide a coating for relief of anorectal discomfort.
– Temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION:
One suppository is to be inserted rectally up to 4 times daily.

CONTRAINDICATIONS:
Hypersensitivity to any of the ingredients.

PRECAUTIONS:
– If bleeding occurs stop using the suppository and ask the doctor.
– If conditions worsen and doesn’t improve within 7 days ask your doctor.
– Ask the doctor in case of children under 12 years.

WARNINGS:
– For rectal use only.
– Ask the doctor before administration H-formula if you suffer from heart disease , high blood pressure , thyroid disease , diabetes , difficulty in urination due to prostate gland enlargement.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATION:
Ask the doctor before use.

SIDE EFFECTS:
Phenylephrine HCl is irritant and may cause local discomfort at the site of application.

PATIENT INFORMATION:
Clean the affected area before insertion of the suppository.

PACKING: A carton box containing 6 rectal suppositories in (White opaque PVC/ low density PE) strip and a pamphlet.

STORAGE:
– Keep at a temperature not exceeding 30C.
– Keep out of reach of children.