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Hemorrhoidal

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Geritrex LLC
Label updated
2015-07-31
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM
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Active Ingredient PurposeMineral Oil - 14% ProtectantPetrolatum - 71.9% ProtectantPhenylephrine - 0.25% Astringent

Uses:
  • Helps relieve local itching and discomfort with hemorrhoids.
  • Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid tissues and relieves burning.
  • Temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
  • Temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to hlep make bowel movements less painful
Warnings:

For external and/or intrarectal use only

Label information

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • Heart disease
  • Thyroid disease
  • Diabetes
  • High Blood pressure
  • Difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
Label information

Ask a doctor or a 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 the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

Directions:
  • Adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing tissue.
  • Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this ointment
  • Apply to affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement.


For Intrarectal use

  • Remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert into the rectum.
  • Thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use
  • Also apply ointment to external area
  • Regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
  • Children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor
Other Information:

Store at room temperature but not over 80­° F
Lot No. & Exp Date: See tube

Inactive Ingredients:

Beeswax, benzoic acid, BHA, corn oil, glycern, lanolin alcohol, methyparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, shark liver oil, thyme, tocopherol, water.

포장 표시

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 6445e94b-8b48-489a-98c8-cae6b0ac33c7 · Version 1
NDC: 54162-044