Preparation H Haemorrhoid ointment is a treatment used to relieve the symptoms of haemorrhoids (piles) by helping to shrink tissues that have been swollen by inflammation. Preparation H Haemorrhoid ointment also acts as a lubricant to help ease painful bowel movements.
Haemorrhoids (commonly known as piles) are swellings containing enlarged blood vessels that are located in or around your anal/rectal area. In most cases, haemorrhoids don’t cause any symptoms and some people may not even realise that they have them. However, symptoms that can be caused by haemorrhoids include:
Preparation H Haemorrhoid Ointment helps to treat symptoms of haemorrhoids by: