Equate Maximum Strength Pain Relief Hemorrhoidal Cream-Review
Product Claims of Equate Maximum Strength Pain Relief Hemorrhoidal Cream
The subject of our product review today is a product called Equate Maximum Strength Pain Relief Hemorrhoidal Cream. This manufacturer claims that this cream can soothe the painful burning sensations often associated with hemorrhoids, that it will reduce inflammation, and relieve external discomfort. Equate's hemorrhoidal cream contains an analgesic, Pramoxine, to relieve pain. This cream cannot cure hemorrhoids but only treat their symptoms.
Ingredients
- Glycerin
- Phenylephrine
- Pramoxine
- White petrolatum
Phenylephrine causes blood vessels near hemorrhoidal tissue to constrict, which reduces blood flow to the area thus reducing swelling. Pramoxine is a local anaesthetic. It blocks channels on nerve cells that are normally responsible for conducting sodium ions into the cells. Glycerine is a lubricating agent to prevent more damage to the haemorrhoidal tissue. White petrolatum is a good moisturising agent.
Dosage Instructions
Carefully clean and dry the affected area before using the cream. Apply the cream to the affected area up to 4 times a day. A dispensing applicator is provided to make the application process more user friendly.
Cost and Guarantee
You can't purchase this product directly from the manufacturer's website, but on Amazon it costs $7.20 for a 1.8 oz. tube or $10.24 for two 1.8 oz. tubes with free shipping included. Amazon does not offer any additional new customer, or bulk buying discounts for this product. Amazon provides a satisfaction guaranteed policy but there are no specific explanations of how long the return policy is good for or if it allows you to return opened tubes of this product.
Conclusion of Our Equate Maximum Strength Pain Relief Hemorrhoidal Cream Review
In summarizing our review of Equate's Hemorrhoidal cream, there a few things that we liked. The product is reasonably priced, and there is a discount when buying two tubes of the cream. Shipping is free when purchasing from Amazon. The cream comes in an easy to use tube with a useful applicator. The product's label is clear and has detailed, easy to understand instructions, warnings, and ingredients. On the negative side, there is no product guarantee is not specific enough and does not state how long you have to return the product if dissatisfied. It also is unclear if you can return a used tube of cream. There is no bulk buying nor first time customer incentive or discount provided. The reviews that we read were very mixed. Some were content with the results of using the cream, while many were disappointed saying the cream did not do enough to treat their symptoms. We suggest that when looking to buy a hemorrhoid cream that you choose one with a reliable and clear return policy that also includes the option to return opened tubes, that the product has extensive positive reviews, and finally that there are bulk buying and new customer incentives provided by the seller.
