Where can I find Balneol®?
Balneol® can be purchased over the counter, without a prescription, at drug stores across the United States or online. Balneol can be found in the hemorrhoid care section at drugstores and supercenters across the United States, including: Walgreens, CVS Pharmacy, Meijer, Longs Drugs, Harmon Discount Health and Beauty, Giant Eagle, Health Mart Pharmacy and Snyders Drug Stores.
What is Balneol®?
Balneol® is a perianal cleansing lotion that:
- Gently, yet thoroughly cleanses and soothes the perianal area (without stinging)
- Helps relieve anal burning and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids, anal fissures, dry or chaffed skin or similar conditions
- Cleanses the skin of fecal residues
- Deposits a protective coating on the affected area
- Restores skin to its normal pH
- Offers relief for vaginal discomfort due to a yeast infection or other vaginal irritation
- Requires no water
Why would I use Balneol®?
Irritation in the perianal and external vaginal areas are caused by an imbalance in skin pH. This imbalance usually is the result of gastrointestinal abnormalities that cause diarrhea, constipation, anal fissures or hemorrhoids. In addition, life style choices and normal physical changes due to pregnancy and aging can affect the perianal and external vaginal flora.
How is Balneol®different from a soap?
Balneol® requires no water. It is a cleansing lotion. It will not dry the skin as soaps can. Balneol® also deposits a protective coating on the affected area.
How do I use Balneol®?
To cleanse and reduce discomfort in the perianal area
- Spread a small amount of Balneol®on cotton or clean tissue and wipe the skin around the perianal area cleansing after each bowel movement.
To cleanse and soothe the external vaginal area
- Spread a small amount of Balneol® on cotton or clean tissue and wipe the external vaginal area.
Caution: In all cases of rectal bleeding, consult physician promptly. If irritation persists or increases, discontinue use and consult physician.
When using the bathroom, do I need to wipe before applying Balneol?
No, applying Balneol to toilet paper and then wiping will help eliminate the irritation and tugging you may experience with dry toilet paper.
How often can I use Balneol®?
Use Balneol® as often as necessary. Use for additional comfort between bowel movements and at bedtime.
What is in Balneol®?
The main ingredients are:
- Water
- Mineral oil
- Propylene glycol
- Lanolin oil
Click here for a full list of ingredients.
