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Witch Hazel

Generic name
Witch Hazel
Common brand names
Tucks Medicated Cooling Pads
Medication class
Skin astringent/protective

Overview

Its medication class is Skin astringent/protective. Common uses include Hemorrhoid and perianal irritation care. Product forms and labels can differ, so follow the specific package instructions and ask a pharmacist or qualified healthcare professional about individual questions.

How to Take it

Route
Topical skin product.
Time of day
Apply once to twice daily; for rash/fungal products continue through full course.
With food/water
External use only.
Preparation
Apply thin layer to clean, dry skin; patch test where possible.
Safe dose
Small layer over affected lesions only.
Max dose
Do not exceed area/frequency limits on label.
Frequency
Usually once to twice daily.
Other recommendations
Stop if severe burning, swelling, or spreading redness appears.

Common uses

  • Hemorrhoid and perianal irritation care

Common side effects

  • Dryness
  • temporary stinging
  • burning
  • skin irritation
  • itching
  • and contact dermatitis

Important warnings

  • External use only in advised format. Avoid use on open, infected, or deeply irritated tissue and in infants/children without supervision. Persistent burning, swelling, worsening pain, or allergic contact dermatitis needs clinician review.

General interactions information

Minimal interactions; avoid combining multiple irritant hemorrhoid products

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