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Hemorrhoidal

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Cardinal Health 110 dba LEADER
Label updated
2024-01-02
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Active Ingredient

Phenylephrine HCI 0.25%

Purpose

Vasoconstrictor

Active Ingredient

Mineral Oil 14%

Purpose

Protectant

Active Ingredient

Petrolatum 74.9%

Purpose

Protectant

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 doctor before use if you have

heart disease

high blood pressure

thyroid disease

diabetes

trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Ask doctor before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

Stop Use and Ask 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 doctor 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) right away

Directions
  • Children under 12 years of age; ask doctor before use
  • Adults: when practical, clean the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe.

Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or soft cloth before applying.

  • When first opening tube, remove foil seal
  • Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement.
  • For intrarectal use: remove protective cover from applicator and attach to tube. Lubricate applicator well then gently insert applicator into the rectum. Thoroughly clean applicator and replace protective cover after each use.
  • Regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms

  • also apply ointment to external area.
Other Information
  • Store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive Ingredients

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

Distributed by:

Distributed by Cardinal Health

Dublin, Ohio 43017

www.myleader.com

1-800-200-6313

Essential to Care™ since 1979

Made in China

Questions or Comments?

1-888-296-9067

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a5a261c2-1f36-c895-e053-2a95a90ab22b · Version 6
NDC: 70000-0046