Overview
- Active ingredient
- Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine Hydrochloride
- Route
- Topical
- Label date
- 2026-02-05
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
Protectant 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 secured on tube
- 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 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 healthcare professional before use Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Active ingredient (label)
Mineral Oil 14% Petrolatum 74.9% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%
Inactive ingredients
s beeswax, ceteareth-20, cetostearyl alcohol, glycerin
Storage and handling
Other information
- store at 20°–25°C (68°–77°F)
- do not use if tube seal under cap is broken
Keep out of reach of children
of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.