Preparation H Hemorrhoids Treatment
 Preparation H hemorrhoids products are made by the famous company Wyeth for treating hemorrhoids of different types. The most popular form of Preparation H hemorrhoids products is that of Preparation H cream for hemorrhoids, which was originally available in tubes like those carrying toothpaste or other medicated gels. The company later made it available also as a suppository for hemorrhoids. However, Preparation H hemorrhoids suppository remained less popular than the hemorrhoids cream.
History of Preparation H
Preparation H started as an incorporation in 1926 under the name of ‘American Home Products’ (AHP). The company started to enjoy popularity for its products when it introduced sunburn oil in 1935; a product that they soon turned into Preparation H hemorrhoids cream. It did not take long for Preparation H hemorrhoids cream to become one of the most popular medications for hemorrhoids. In 2002, the American Home Products change its name to Wyeth and continues to stand among the leading manufacturers of hemorrhoids treatments.
Products
Preparation H hemorrhoids products come in a variety of forms, some of them using water while others using petroleum jelly as a base. Some of the products are simple moisturizers using a natural astringent, like witch hazel; other products are preparations with special pharmacological ingredients like phenylephrine, pramoxine, and hydrocortisone etc. Some Preparation H hemorrhoids products also contain more traditional or herbal ingredients like aloe vera, yeast extract, and even shark liver oil. Preparation H hemorrhoids products also vary from country to country.
Active Ingredients in Preparation H Hemorrhoids Products
One of the more important and common active ingredients in Preparation H hemorrhoids products is phenylephrine (used in a concentration of about 0.25%). It restricts blood flow in the vessels by constricting them. As hemorrhoids result from inflamed blood vessels in the rectal region, restricting the blood flow reduces the swelling and provides temporary relief from the inflammation and other annoying hemorrhoid symptoms . Another important ingredient, used in Preparation H medicines is hydrocortisone (used in a concentration of about 1%). Then there are medicated wipes of Preparation H that use witch hazel extract as the key ingredient. A number of Canadian Preparation H hemorrhoids products use yeast extract as the effective constituent – an ingredient that has been excluded from the American brands. Since yeast extract, known also as BioDyne, is thought to cure the dryness and irritation of skin, the Canadian brand is becoming increasingly popular in the United States.
More Uses of Preparation H hemorrhoids Products
Preparation H hemorrhoids products also find some other uses besides relieving hemorrhoids. They are sometimes recommended for tattoo aftercare, though much has been written against it. Still, many people believe in their ability to prevent the formation of scar tissue. Some plastic surgeons are considering the use of Preparation H for preventing itching on skin that is surgically treated.
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