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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Preparation H is an OTC topical hemorrhoid treatment cream for relief from hemorrhoid pain and irritation and has been the standard product for treating hemorrhoids for generations based on its proven effectiveness and ease of application.
The active ingredient in this medicated hemorrhoid cream – pramoxine – works quickly shrink swollen hemorrhoid tissue and most users experience significant relief within 6 hours of application.
Clean affected area before applying cream.
Remove the protective cover from the dispensing cap and attach the cap to the tube. Lubricate the dispensing cap before inserting it partway into anus. Squeeze tube to apply cream into the lower portion of the canal.
Apply moderate amount of Preparation H cream to affected areas up to 4x a day as needed, and at night and in the morning after bowel movements is best.
Thoroughly cleanse the cap after each use and replace the protective cover.
The active ingredient in Preparation H is Pramoxine.
Children under 12 should use Preparation H only with doctor’s approval and under guidance of a parent or guardian.
Do not exceed dosage regulations of maximum 4 applications per day. If Preparation H hemorrhoid relief is insufficient you can speak with your doctor or pharmacist again.
Side effects from using Preparation H are not common, but if skin irritation occurs at the application sight you may want to stop use and speak to your doctor again to discuss hemorrhoid relief treatment alternatives.