depending on the severity of your hemorrhoid condition there are plenty of over-the-counter products that you can purchase. the over-the-counter fda-approved products for treatment of hemorrhoids include preparation h products and tucks pads. both of these products also have generics available. preparation h has many different formulations which contain different ingredients. therefore reading the label to look at the active ingredients is important. the wipes contain witch hazel which is used as an astringent. the cream gel and ointment products have many different ingredients. phenylephrine is used as a vasoconstrictor. hydrocortisone is for anti-itch. and pramoxine serves as a local anesthetic. either preparation h products or tucks pads can help temporarily relieve your symptoms until you are able to see your health care professional. make sure you inform your health care professional about what over-the-counter medications you’ve used and for how long you used them.
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