Label: HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil,petrolatum,phenylephrine ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph final

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Drug Label Information

Updated August 13, 2012

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  • Active ingredients

    Mineral oil 14%

    Petrolatum 71.9%

    Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

  • Purpose

    Protectant

    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.

  • 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, 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 form 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

    Other information

    Store at 20o to 25oC (68o to 77oF)

  • Inactive ingredients

    bees wax, butylated hydroxytoluene, cod liver oil, glycerin, lanolin, methylparaben, paraffin wax, propylparaben, purified water, sodium benzoate, squalane, thyme oil, tocopherol acelate

  • Package label

    Vida Mia Hemorrhoidal Ointmentimage of carton label

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HEMORRHOIDAL 
    mineral oil,petrolatum,phenylephrine ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:59970-049
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP) MINERAL OIL14 g  in 100 g
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM71.9 g  in 100 g
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE0.25 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K)  
    COD LIVER OIL (UNII: BBL281NWFG)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    THYME OIL (UNII: 2UK410MY6B)  
    APIS MELLIFERA (UNII: 7S82P3R43Z)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:59970-049-021 in 1 CARTON
    157 g in 1 TUBE
    2NDC:59970-049-011 in 1 CARTON
    228 g in 1 TUBE
    3NDC:59970-049-051 in 1 CARTON
    319 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34608/13/2012
    Labeler - Navarro Discount Pharmacies,LLC (094930963)