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Health Topics/Pharmacology

What is Hemorid?

Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Stacy Wiegman, PharmD
Pharmacy

Hemorid is no longer available in the United States.

Hemorid, which contains the active ingredients pramoxine, phenylephrine, mineral oil, and petrolatum, is used to treat hemorrhoids. It contains a pain reliever and a vasoconstrictor (a drug that constricts blood vessels). It also contains ingredients that protect irritated skin from further harm. This medicine is applied directly to hemorrhoids.

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