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Glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine topical for Hemorrhoids User Reviews

Brand names: Preparation H Maximum Strength, Preparation H Multi-Symptom

Glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine topical has an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Hemorrhoids. 50% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 50% reported a negative experience.

Glycerin/petrolatum/phenylephrine/pramoxine topical rating summary

5.0/10 average rating

6 ratings from 8 user reviews.

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  • Prep...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • June 12, 2022

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "I purchased a new tube of Prep H ointment this week. This product has definitely changed for the worse! HORRIBLE burning! I have used Prep H for 25+ years w/relief but NO more! 1) I Compared the ingredients from a couple of old tubes to new tube & most of the active ingredients flip flopped to the inactive ingredients & vice-versa 2) purchased an expensive oversized box with a small tube inside-deceiving marketing 3) internal insert tube is approx 75 %smaller. What's even worse is--As a patient I have sense not to use it anymore BUT as a caretaker using this on the elderly invalids in ill health that can not speak for themselves, If this is being used in nursing homes... It needs to be re-evaluated. If these new or flip flopped ingredient %s have changed & caused this burning please research why this happened. If others are having this problem, please speak up & give a review."

1 / 10
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  • jitney
  • August 26, 2017

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "My problem was affecting my work and livelihood. Out of desperation, I started trying different anal medication. I probably should have seen a doctor right, but this is embarrassing. Preparation H has given me hope. I guess I have hemorrhoids?"

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  • isme
  • September 16, 2012

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "It helped eased my pain and discomfort but caused major itching that started on the outside. Very itchy and red."

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  • Anonymous
  • August 6, 2011

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "This medicine worked for the pain, but it caused minor itching."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • January 5, 2011

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "This medicine is very effective ...helped my hemorrhoids a lot."

10 / 10
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  • Jason...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 16, 2020

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "Didn't do anything for my hemorrhoids - waste of money"

1 / 10
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  • Karen
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • December 8, 2016

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "Unable to use this product due to heart rhythm malfunction. Interacted with prescription meds and caused arrhythmia. Check with physician first before using this product if you take meds."

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  • Spe
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 18, 2016

Preparation H Maximum Strength (glycerin / petrolatum / phenylephrine / pramoxine) "Works good.. 8/10 for me."

8 / 10
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