Preparation H
Rectal itch relief
Preparation H is a brand name for a topical medication used to treat hemorrhoid symptoms—itching, burning, and swelling around the anus.
The name has become somewhat generic for hemorrhoid treatments generally.
The "H" stands for hemorrhoid, though the clinical packaging leaves this unstated.
- hemorrhoidsSwollen anal blood vessels
- ointmentMedicated skin cream
- reliefEasing of distress
- creamRich milk fat
- topical treatmentMedicine applied locally
tube · soothing · inflammation · itching · burning · suppository · pharmacy · discomfort · swelling · medicated · cooling · shrinkage · piles · rectal · application · drugstore · over-the-counter · medicine cabinet
treatment target
Preparation Hantacid
Substance neutralizing stomach sourness
Tums · Pepto-Bismol · mouthwash · Listerine · throat lozenge
- mental preparationCognitive readiness beforehand
- tax preparationReadying income documents for government
- meal preparationReadying food for eating
- food preparationMaking edibles ready
- test preparationReadying for an exam
- interview preparationReadying for a formal meeting