Can you buy preperation h in basic training?

2020-01-12T22:49:23-05:00

Going to BCT soon at ft Benning, curious if prep h is available to buy there? Or anything for slight hemorrhoids relief?

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2020 10:54 PM

2020-01-12T22:54:59-05:00

You can get all your OTC meds from the medics there

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 12 at 2020 10:57 PM

2020-01-12T22:57:05-05:00

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Response by 1SG Steven Imerman made Jan 12 at 2020 11:00 PM

2020-01-12T23:00:36-05:00

To avoid have to go on sick call (it is best NEVER to call attention to yourself in basic), bring enough to hold you for a month, 'til your first pass to the PX, and keep it in your shaving kit. They may lock it up with your civilian clothes, or they may not. If they do, then go on sick call.

Signed- an ex-drill

Response by CPL Gary Pifer made Jan 12 at 2020 11:21 PM

2020-01-12T23:21:23-05:00

Funny post.... Funny joke

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Jan 12 at 2020 11:29 PM

2020-01-12T23:29:00-05:00

I wonder if they allow diaper wipes in BCT?

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 13 at 2020 10:01 AM

2020-01-13T10:01:27-05:00

You will not be allowed to purchase it or hold onto it in BCT. They won’t even let you have OTC stuff unless you go to sick call and get a prescription from r get provider at sick call stating you can keep them on your person.

That said, if you do have issues with hemorrhoids while in BCT certainly go to sick call for it and have them do the aforementioned. If you are constantly going to sick call get can hold you back from graduating BCT and recycle you until you met the graduation requirements.

Response by SPC Linda Chandler made Jan 13 at 2020 10:13 AM

2020-01-13T10:13:56-05:00

You can get it and keep it in your shaving kit. They may require you have a doctor scrip.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jan 13 at 2020 6:26 PM

2020-01-13T18:26:38-05:00

I'd bring some with you because weekend pass may take some time. You can go on "sick call" and get it free but you may miss training that you would have to make up. Drill Sergeans may clown you about having it but won't take it away if you have it. Just bring it like you would tooth paste.

Response by 2LT Brian L. made Jan 13 at 2020 6:54 PM

2020-01-13T18:54:11-05:00

I wouldn't recommend it... go to sick call

Response by SSG Dennis O'Connor made Jan 14 at 2020 7:51 AM

2020-01-14T07:51:48-05:00

Buy as a civilian then pack with you to Benning when you depart for basic. Worst they will do is confiscate as not allowed.

Response by SPC Albert Schafer made Jan 27 at 2020 5:09 PM

2020-01-27T17:09:07-05:00

I'm starting to think I may be on the wrong forum... Some of these questions are a PITA

Response by SPC Albert Schafer made Jan 27 at 2021 4:25 PM

2021-01-27T16:25:05-05:00

Yes.... but you have to take it orally....