Label: HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hydrochloride ointment

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None

Drug Label Information

Updated December 20, 2025

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  • Active ingredients

    Mineral oil 14%

    Petrolatum 74.9%

    Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

  • Purposes

    Protectant

    Vasoconstrictor

  • Uses

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    helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
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    temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue and relieves burning
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    temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
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    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

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    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

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    bleeding occurs
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    condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
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    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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • Directions

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    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.
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    when first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap
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    apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
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    intrarectal use: remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectum, thoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace cover
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    also apply ointment to external area
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    regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms
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    children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

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    store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • Inactive ingredients

    benzoic acid, butylated hydroxyanisole, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohols, methylparaben, mineral oil, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, tocopheryl acetate, white wax

  • Questions or comments?

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  • Package/Label Principal Display Panel

    COMPARE TO Preparation H® Hemorrhoidal Ointment active ingredients

    Signature SELECT™

    HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT

    MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCl

    PROTECTS IRRITATED TISSUE

    LOVE IT OR IT’S ON US

    • Prevents further irritation

    • Prompt, soothing relief from painful burning, itching and discomfort

    • Shrinks swollen hemorrhoidal tissue

    • Relieves internal and external discomfort

    NET WT 2 OZ (57 g)

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HEMORRHOIDAL 
    mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hydrochloride ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:21130-687
    Route of AdministrationRECTAL
    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) PETROLATUM74.9 g  in 100 g
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE.25 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZOIC ACID (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE (UNII: REK4960K2U)  
    CORN OIL (UNII: 8470G57WFM)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    LANOLIN ALCOHOLS (UNII: 884C3FA9HE)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    THYME OIL (UNII: 2UK410MY6B)  
    .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)  
    WHITE WAX (UNII: 7G1J5DA97F)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorYELLOW (light) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:21130-687-161 in 1 CARTON09/10/2025
    157 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC Monograph DrugM01509/10/2025
    Labeler - Safeway (009137209)