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Hemorrhoidal

Dosage form
OINTMENT
Labeler
Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc.
Label updated
2023-05-23
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
MINERAL OIL · PETROLATUM · PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
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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.

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.

Ask doctor before use

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

Ask doctor before use if you have:

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

Directions
  • Adults and children 12 years of age and older for topical use:
  • Clean the affected area and pat or dab dry before applying ointment.
  • apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially after each bowel movement.
  • attach included applicator to tube
  • lubricate applicator tip and gently insert into the rectum.
  • thoroughly clean applicator after each use and replace cover.
  • Children under 12 years of age; ask doctor before use
Other Information
  • Store at room temperature 20º-25ºC (68º-77ºF)
Inactive Ingredients

Beeswax, Benzoic Acid, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Methylparaben, Laureth-23, Propylparaben, Stearyl alcohol

Questions or Comments?

1-800-935-2362

Distributed By

Distributed By CDMA Inc.

43157 W 9 Mile Road

Novi, MI 48375

www.qualitychoice.com

Questions: 800-935-2362

Product of PRC

This product is not manufactured or distributed by Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, owner of the registered trademark Preparation H.

Packaging

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: acdc76b4-166b-ee8d-e053-2a95a90aa359 · Version 3
NDC: 63868-684