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Mechanism of action

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Mechanism-of-action classes: Immunologic Factor Interactions; Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.

Indications

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  • 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.

Dosage & administration

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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.

Warnings & precautions

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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.

FAERS reports

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Reference statistics only. FAERS reports are voluntarily submitted and are not incidence rates, safety signals, or causal evidence. Counts reflect reporting volume — how often a reaction was reported, not how often it occurs. For decision-grade use, consult openFDA and the FAERS Public Dashboard directly.
176 total reports matchedLatest report Share = reports listing the reaction ÷ total matched reports. Rows can sum to >100% because a single report often lists multiple reactions.
  1. 1Haemorrhage1810%
  2. 2Fatigue158.5%
  3. 3Rectal Haemorrhage148.0%
  4. 4Diarrhoea137.4%
  5. 5Haemorrhoids126.8%
  6. 6Nausea126.8%
  7. 7Pain126.8%
  8. 8Dyspnoea116.3%
  9. 9Drug Ineffective105.7%
  10. 10Constipation95.1%
  11. 11Headache95.1%
  12. 12Back Pain84.5%
  13. 13Cough84.5%
  14. 14Decreased Appetite84.5%
  15. 15Anaemia74.0%

Literature

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Recent PubMed references pinned to Cocoa Butter as a MeSH major topic. Citations link to pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov.

Clinical trials

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The 10 most recently updated of 24 ClinicalTrials.gov registrations naming Cocoa Butter as an intervention. Registration is not evidence of efficacy or safety — reference crosswalk only.

Frequently asked questions

How does Cocoa Butter work?
Mechanism-of-action classes: Immunologic Factor Interactions; Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction.
What is Cocoa Butter used for?
According to FDA labeling, Cocoa Butter carries indications including: 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.. This is a reference summary of labeled uses, not medical advice or a treatment recommendation.
What class of drug is Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa Butter is classified as Immunologic Factor Interactions, Unknown Cellular or Molecular Interaction, Cell-mediated Immunity, Emollient Activity, Increased Histamine Release, Increased IgG Production, Increased T Lymphocyte Activation.
What are the brand names for Cocoa Butter?
Cocoa Butter is marketed under brand names including Calmol.
Note. Data for cocoa-butter is illustrative MVP content compiled from public sources. pharmacopeia is for educational and informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

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