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    • HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT (Generic for PREPARATION H)

    • QTY 57
    • 0.25 %-14%
    • OINT/APPL

HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT (Generic for PREPARATION H) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Mineral Oil 14%, Petrolatum 74.9%, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride 0.25%, Topical ointment

    Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    Severity: Moderate
    Notes for Consumers: Limit caffeine intake (examples: coffee, teas, colas, chocolate and some herbal supplements) while taking Phenylephrine. Also avoid medicines containing additional Caffeine whenever possible. Side effects from Phenylephrine may get worse if you take excessive Caffeine. Taking a high amount of Caffeine can increase the risk of nausea, nervousness, palpitations, problems with sleep, rapid heartbeat, tremor, or other side effects.
    Notes for Professionals: Caffeine is a CNS-stimulant and such actions are expected to be additive when coadministered with other CNS stimulants or psychostimulants.

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