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Phenylephrine topical for Hemorrhoids User Reviews

Brand names: Hemorrhoidal, Preparation H Suppositories, Preparation H Cooling Gel, Hemorrhoidal Ointment, Formulation R, Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, Anusert Ointment, Prep-Hem, Avedana Hemorrhoidal Anu-Med Medicone Hemorrhoidal …show all brand names

Rating: 5.5

Phenylephrine topical has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 4 reviews for the treatment of hemorrhoids. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 25% reported a negative experience.

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  • Pil...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • October 2, 2024

Phenylephrine topical "I've used so many things. It sucks! It's gross! This stuff is OK. It's probably the best OTC for piles. From everything I've used, I had to get prescription steroids. Anyway, the tips on everything are pretty bad. It's hard to bend over and use them. This long, thin design with side holes is good if you're a large man. Smaller people will have issues, I did. Used my finger carefully. It burns a bit before it 'cools.' Ugh, at least I was next to the sink. It works well. I prefer the gel over the cream!"

6 / 10
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  • Chr...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 12, 2024

Phenylephrine topical "The box says: Prep. H PE GEL 'Cooling effect.' It works. It 'cools' after it burns for 5 minutes! I am not a doctor, but I think it's one of the non-medical ingredients. Other witch hazel products don't burn. Honestly, the rectal tube that comes with it is the best around! Ha-ha... If you are a large 6' man, there will be no problem. It has holes in the sides. I tried taping the 'higher' holes so it came out the tip more because it's pretty long. But good for internal piles. I use my finger very carefully with 2 dabs on my finger. It's gross to me. I am in the loo and next to a sink. I wash my hands. It's good for when I know I will be sitting for a couple of hours. Chronic piles. It does burn quite a bit. I don't know why. Recently, the piles have been so painful, I didn't notice the burn... But it does not cool right away, and the tip might be too long for you."

7 / 10
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  • BBR...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • February 1, 2022

"I have never been so ill as when I used this for hemorrhoids. Chills, shaking, headache... I would have just rather suffered with the pain!"

1 / 10
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  • Lyn...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 7, 2018

Phenylephrine topical "I used this for 1 week, but it doesn't work as fast as I expected. However, eventually, the hemorrhoid shrank. If constipation occurs again, the hemorrhoid comes again."

8 / 10
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