Cipro XR and Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel rectal

• Generic Name: ciprofloxacin
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Cipro, Cipro XR, Proquin XR, Cipro IV

Cipro XR is a fluoroquinolone (flor-o-KWIN-o-lone) antibiotic that fights bacteria in the body. This medicine is used to treat different types of bacterial infections. This medicine is also used to treat people who have been exposed to anthrax or certain types of plague.

Fluoroquinolone antibiotics can cause serious or disabling side effects that may not be reversible. Cipro XR should be used only for infections that cannot be treated with a safer antibiotic.

Cipro XR may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: phenylephrine topical
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names:

  Anu-Med, Formulation R, Hemorid, Hemorrhoidal, Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel, Medicone Hemorrhoidal, Preparation H Cooling Gel, Preparation H Suppositories, Prep-Hem, Preparation H, Hemorrhoidal Ointment, Anusert Ointment, Prompt Relief, Good Sense Hemorrhoidal, Avedana Hemorrhoidal

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel is a decongestant that shrinks blood vessels. Dilated blood vessels can cause hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel is used on the rectum to relieve itching, burning, irritation, and swelling caused by hemorrhoids.

Hemorrhoidal Cooling Gel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.