Borraginol A Ointment 20 g [Designated Class 2 OTC Drug]

Product Information

For pain, bleeding, swelling and itching of hemorrhoids

1. 4 ingredients work together to deliver excellent effects on pain, bleeding, swelling and itching caused by hemorrhoids.
●Prednisolone acetate suppresses bleeding, swelling and itching, and lidocaine calms pain and itching.
●Allantoin helps wounds heal and repairs tissue, while vitamin E acetate improves blood circulation and helps relieve the symptoms of hemorrhoids.
2. For ease of use, a smooth, easily spreading oleaginous base is used.
●Low in irritation, and the oleaginous base protects the injured affected area.
●A white to slightly yellowish white ointment.

Deviating from the specified dosage and administration of a medicine leads to serious harm to health. Always read the product instructions carefully before use and follow the dosage and administration. Even when a medicine is used correctly according to the dosage and administration, side effects may occur. If you notice anything unusual, stop use immediately and consult a doctor or pharmacist.

●Precautions for Use
■■Things You Must Not Do■■
(Failure to follow these instructions may worsen current symptoms or increase the risk of side effects)
1. The following persons must not use this product
(1) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by this medicine or its ingredients.
(2) Persons whose affected area is suppurating.
2. Do not use continuously for a long period
■■Things To Consult On■■
1. The following persons should consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk before use
(1) Persons receiving treatment from a doctor.
(2) Persons who are pregnant or who think they may be pregnant.
(3) Persons who have had allergic symptoms caused by medicines, etc.
2. If any of the following symptoms appear after using this medicine, they may be side effects. Stop use immediately and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you

Relevant Area: Skin
Symptoms: Rash/redness, itching, swelling

Relevant Area: Other
Symptoms: Irritation, suppuration

3. If symptoms do not improve after using this medicine for about 10 days, stop use and consult a doctor, pharmacist or registered salesclerk, bringing this document with you



●Indications
Relief of pain, bleeding, swelling and itching of hemorrhoids and anal fissures



●Dosage and Administration
Apply the following amount directly to the affected area, or spread it on gauze, etc. and apply to the affected area.
Age: Adults (15 years of age or older)
Single Dose: Appropriate amount
Uses per Day: 1 to 3 times

Age: Under 15 years of age
Single Dose: Do not use
Uses per Day: Do not use

<Precautions Concerning Dosage and Administration>
(1) Use only on the anal area.
(2) Strictly follow the dosage and administration.

How to open the tube
Turn the cap upside down and press the protruding part of the cap firmly against the tip of the tube.

How to use the ointment
Take enough ointment on a clean finger to cover the affected area and apply it directly, or spread it on gauze, etc. and apply to the affected area.

If the ointment is hard and difficult to squeeze out
If the ointment has hardened due to cold weather or storage at low temperature, it softens if you warm the tube by holding it in your hand.



●Ingredients and Amounts
Per 1 g
Ingredient: Prednisolone acetate
Amount: 0.5 mg
Action: Suppresses inflammation and calms bleeding, swelling and itching.

Ingredient: Lidocaine
Amount: 30 mg
Action: Calms local pain and itching.

Ingredient: Allantoin
Amount: 10 mg
Action: Helps wounds heal and repairs tissue.

Ingredient: Vitamin E acetate (tocopherol acetate)
Amount: 25 mg
Action: Improves peripheral blood circulation and helps relieve congestion.

Additives: white petrolatum, medium-chain fatty acid triglycerides, glyceryl monostearate



●Precautions for Storage and Handling
(1) Store tightly sealed in a cool place out of direct sunlight.
(2) Keep out of reach of children.
(3) Do not transfer to another container (this results in misuse or a change in quality).
(4) Do not use this product after the expiration date.
(5) Because this medicine is an oleaginous ointment, take care as it may be difficult to remove if it gets on clothing, etc.
(6) Do not repeatedly bend the tube (this causes tearing).

Package: 20 g (in a tube)



●Contact Information
Direct inquiries about the contents of this product to the store where you purchased it or to the contact below.
"Customer Service Section"
1-5-3 Shinsenri-higashimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0082
0120-932-904
Hours 9:00–17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, holidays, and public holidays)

Manufacturer and Distributor
Amato Pharmaceutical Products, Ltd.
1-5-3 Shinsenri-higashimachi, Toyonaka, Osaka 560-0082

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