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Hemorrhoidal Pain Relief

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
WALGREENS
Label updated
2023-12-05
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients

Mineral oil 14.0%
Petrolatum 74.9%
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purposes

Protectant
Protectant
Vasoconstrictor

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
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).

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, peel off the foil seal
  • 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
Other information
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) flower/leaf oil, vitamin E acetate, white wax

Questions or comments?

Call 1-877-290-4008

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[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 03bc5c1a-d493-5082-e063-6394a90ae87b · Version 2
NDC: 0363-9876