FAMILY CARE HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil ointment

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP), PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U), PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV)

Available from:

United Exchange Corp

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Uses - helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids - temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieve burning - temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts - temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful Stop use and ask a doctor if - rectal bleeding occurs - condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days - introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain 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 tube, peel back foil seal - 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 -

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

FAMILY CARE HEMORRHOIDAL- MINERAL OIL OINTMENT
UNITED EXCHANGE CORP
_Disclaimer: Most OTC drugs are not reviewed and approved by FDA,
however they may_
_be marketed if they comply with applicable regulations and policies.
FDA has not_
_evaluated whether this product complies._
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FAMILY CARE HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT 0.67OZ (WITH APPLICATOR) 515
Active ingredients Purpose
Mineral oil
14%.........................................................Protectant
Petrolatum
74.9%.....................................................Protectant
Phenylephrine HCl
0.25%...................................Vasoconstrictor
Uses
helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with
hemorrhoids
temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieve 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 / or intrarectal use only
Ask a doctor before use if you have
heart disease
high blood pressure
thyroid disease
difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland
diabetes
Ask a doctor or a pharmacist before use if you are now taking a
prescription drug for
high blood pressure or depression
When using this product do not use more than the recommended daily
dosage unless
directed by a doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if
rectal bleeding occurs
condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days
introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain
If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a physician before use.
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or
contact a Poison Control
Center right away.
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 tube, peel back foil seal
when first opening tube, peel back foil seal
apply to the affected area up to 4 tim