- Preparation H® is an ointment for hemorrhoid symptoms. Preparation H® can be used to relieve internal and external hemorrhoid symptoms. Symptoms it can relieve are burning, itching and irritation. Over regular use, Preparation H® can help shrink swollen hemorrhoids.
- The active ingredient in Preparation H® is phenylephrine. Phenylephrine is a drug that constricts blood vessels.
- The uses for Preparation H® are to relieve external and intrarectal discomfort, shrink hemorrhoids, and to protect the anal tissue to make bowel movements easier and with less pain. It also coats the affected area to prevent further symptoms.
- Hemorrhoids are swollen veins in the anus. These can be internal or external. External hemorrhoids are veins that are swollen near the opening of the anus. Hemorrhoids can be extremely painful. They are usually not too serious, but in very extreme cases, they can be helped with surgery. Surgery involves cutting off the hemorrhoids, something that is especially helpful if the hemorrhoids are blocking blood flow.
- Other uses that are fairly common are to use it to help with bags under the eyes. Because Preparation H® constricts blood vessels and makes the skin look smooth and tighter, this is a remedy that is known to work. Because of the same reason, it has also been used to smooth out areas with cellulite.
