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HEMORRHOIDAL

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
CVS PHARMACY, INC
Label updated
2026-06-10
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM
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Drug Facts

Active ingredients

Mineral oil 14%

Petrolatum 74.9%

Phenylephrine HCI 0.25%

Purpose

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Uses
  • helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
  • temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid 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 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.
  • 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 room temperature 68° - 77° F (20° - 25° C)

Inactive ingredients

Beeswax, Benzoic acid, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerol, Methylparaben, Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, Propylparaben, Stearyl alcohol

Questions?

Weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM EST 1-800-639-3803

Package Labeling:28g

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

Package Labeling:57g

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 93482a9b-145b-42d4-96db-599c281a39f1 · Version 4
NDC: 51316-228