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