FAMILY WELLNESS- mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hcl 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:

FRONT PHARMACEUTICAL PLC

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Purposes Protectant Protectant Vasoconstrictor •helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. Uses •Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid tissue and relieves burning. •Temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal burning. •Temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

FAMILY WELLNESS- MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL OINTMENT
FRONT PHARMACEUTICAL PLC
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ACTIVE INGREDIENTS (IN EACH GRAM)
Mineral oil 14%
Petrolatum 74.9%
Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%
PURPOSES
Protectant
Protectant
Vasoconstrictor
•helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with
hemorrhoids. USES
•Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid tissue and relieves burning.
•Temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal burning.
•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
•trouble urinating due
to
an enlarged prostate gland
ASK A DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST BEFORE USE IF YOU ARE
presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure.
STOP USE AND ASK A DOCTOR IF
•bleeding occurs •condition worsens or does not improve within 7
days.
•introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional
pain.
, ask a health professional before use. IF PREGNANT OR BREAST-FEEDING
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center
right KEEP OUT OF
REACH OF CHILDREN.
away.
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.
For intrarectal use:
•attach included applicator to tube.
•lubricate applicator tip and gently insert into rectum
•thoroughly clean applicator after each use, and replace cover
Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use.
store at room temperature 68° - 77° F (20°-25° C). OTHER
INFORMATION
beeswax, benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, laureth-23, INACTIVE
INGREDIENTS
methylparaben, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol
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FAMILY WELLNESS
mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hcl ointment
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