Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel (rectal)

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel is a decongestant that reduces the size of blood vessels. Enlarged blood vessels can lead to hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel is applied to the rectum to help relieve itching, burning, irritation, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel may also be used for reasons not mentioned in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

You may use Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel up to 4 times daily, especially after a bowel movement.

Read and carefully follow any Instructions for Use provided with your medicine. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you do not understand these instructions.

Do not place Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel cream, gel, or ointment inside your rectum. These forms of phenylephrine (rectal) are for use only on the area around and just outside of your rectum.

Only the rectal suppository should be placed into the rectum.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if they get worse.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Follow all instructions on your medicine label and package. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you are using.

You should not use Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel if you are allergic to it or to Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel (often found in some cold or allergy medicines).

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you have:

• heart disease;
• high blood pressure;
• enlarged prostate or urination problems;
• diabetes; or
• a thyroid disorder.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Always ask a doctor before using Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel on a child. Do not give this medicine to a child younger than 2 years old.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel may cause serious side effects. Stop using Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel and contact your doctor right away if you experience:

• rectal bleeding;
• severe irritation inside or around your rectum; or
• increased blood pressure, which may include severe headache, blurred vision, throbbing in your neck or ears, anxiety, or nosebleed.

Less serious side effects are more common, and you may not experience any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Since Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel rectal is used when needed, you probably won't miss a dose. Do not use Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel more than 4 times per day.

Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Do not take Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel rectal suppository by mouth. It is only for use in your rectum.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any over-the-counter medicines that may have ingredients similar to Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel with any other medications, especially:

• blood pressure medication; or
• an MAO inhibitor--isocarboxazid, linezolid, methylene blue injection, phenelzine, rasagiline, selegiline, tranylcypromine, and others.

This list is not complete. Other drugs may affect Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.