HEMORRHOIDALOINTMENT- mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hci 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:

Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Vasoconstrictor Protectant Protectant - 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 profects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful - Bleeding occurs - Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days - Introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

Authorization status:

OTC monograph final

Summary of Product characteristics

HEMORRHOIDALOINTMENT- MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE
HCI OINTMENT
TRIFECTA PHARMACEUTICALS USA LLC
_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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CVS HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT
DRUG FACTS
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 profects 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
difficulty 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)
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
with a soft cloth
before applying ointment
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 rectum. thoroughly
cleanse applicator
after each use and replace cover.
Also apply ointmen