Sani-pads with Aloe

Glycerin protects the skin and creates a protective barrier over hemorrhoids, allowing them to heal. Glycerin also prevents drying of these tissues and reduces itching.

Witch hazel is an astringent. It shrinks swollen tissue and provide relief from itching and irritation.

The combination of glycerin and witch hazel topical (for the skin) is used to relieve rectal pain, pressure, irritation, and mild bleeding caused by hemorrhoids. This medicine will not treat or cure a hemorrhoid, it will only relieve the symptoms.

Glycerin and witch hazel topical is also used to relieve vaginal discomfort after childbirth. This medication may also be applied to the diaper area of a baby.

Glycerin and witch hazel topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Do not take glycerin and witch hazel topical by mouth. It is for use only on your rectum.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have bloody diarrhea or severe pain, bleeding, or irritation around your rectum.

Avoid using laxatives in combination with glycerin and witch hazel topical unless your doctor has told you to.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to glycerin or witch hazel.

It is not known whether this medication will harm an unborn baby. Do not use glycerin and witch hazel topical without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether this medication passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use glycerin and witch hazel topical without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

An overdose of glycerin and witch hazel topical is not expected to be dangerous.

Do not take glycerin and witch hazel topical by mouth. It is for use only on your rectum.

Avoid using laxatives in combination with glycerin and witch hazel topical unless your doctor has told you to.

There may be other drugs that can interact with glycerin and witch hazel topical. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.