Drug Reference
Cocoa Butter
OTC
Fact box
- Habit forming
- No
- Availability
- Over-the-counter (OTC)
Brand names
Calmol
Available as
0.76 MG/MG · Rectal Suppository1 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.884 MG/MG · Rectal Suppository0.887 MG/MG · Rectal Suppository0.855 MG/MG · Rectal Suppository
FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.
Uses
Uses: Helps relieve the local itching and discomfort in the perianal area. Temporarily relieves pain, irritation or burning and reduces the swelling associated with irritated hemorrhoidal tissue and other anorectal disorders.
How to use / dosing
Directions: Adults: • When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor. Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily.
Safety advice
Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.
PregnancyConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
BreastfeedingConsult your doctor
…If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings: For external use only. Allergy alert • Certain persons can develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product. Do not Exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor. Put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator. Use this product if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland unless directed by a doctor. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are Presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression. When using this product If condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days, consult a doctor. In case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly. Stop use and ask a doctor if If the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help, or contact a Poison Control Center right away. If pregnant or breastfeeding, ask a health professional before use.
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)
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Authoritative sources
Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.