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Equaline Hemorrhoidal

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFI
Label updated
2026-04-16
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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Active ingredients

Mineral oil 14%

Petrolatum 74.9%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purposes

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, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
  • •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, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, tocopheryl acetate, white wax

Questions or comments?

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compare to Preparation H® Hemorrhoidal Ointment active ingredients

EQUALINE®

hemorrhoidal ointment

• prompt, soothing relief from painful burning, itching and discomfort

• shrinks swollen hemorrhoidal tissue

• protects irritated tissue

• relieves internal and external discomfort

prevents further irritation

NEW WT 2 OZ (57g)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: a6ed1987-37ad-4bfd-8cea-f03426953f5a · Version 7
NDC: 41163-188