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Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride

OTC Rectal RxCUI 1372298
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
Route
Rectal
Label date
2025-12-20

Indications and usage

Uses

  • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
  • temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning
  • temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
  • temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Purpose

s Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Dosage and administration

Directions

  • adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before applying ointment.
  • when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
  • apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
  • intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum, thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover
  • also apply ointment to external area
  • regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

Warnings

For external and/or intrarectal use only Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland 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 do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor Stop use and ask a doctor if
  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
  • introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Ask a doctor before use if

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if

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

this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if

  • bleeding occurs
  • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
  • introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Active ingredient (label)

s Mineral oil 14% Petrolatum 74.9% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Inactive ingredients

s benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, tocopheryl acetate, white wax

Storage and handling

Other information

  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)