Label: GNP HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine, hcl ointment

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

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Updated June 22, 2023

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredients Purposes

    Mineral oil 14.0%.....................................................Skin protectant

    Petrolatum 74.9%....................................................Skin protectant

    Phenylephrine HCI 0.25%.......................................Vasconstrictor

  • PURPOSE

    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

    Warnings

    For external and/or intrarectal use only

  • ASK DOCTOR

    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 of pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression

  • WHEN USING

    When using this product

    • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
  • STOP USE

    Stop use and ask a doctor if

    • rectal bleeding occurs
    • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
    • introduction of applicator into rectum causes addition pain
  • PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING

    If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    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 the 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, lubricant 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 provided continual therapy for relief of symptoms
    • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • STORAGE AND HANDLING

    Other information

    • store at room temperature 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Inactive ingredients

    .alpha.-tocopherol acetate, alcohol, glycerin, lanolin, methyparaben, polysorbate 80, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol, thyme oil, purified water, white wax

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

    Distributed By:

    Amerisource Bergen

    Made in China

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    433761

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    GNP HEMORRHOIDAL 
    mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine, hcl ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:46122-677
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.5 mg  in 1 g
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM749 mg  in 1 g
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP) MINERAL OIL140 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    THYME OIL (UNII: 2UK410MY6B)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    WHITE WAX (UNII: 7G1J5DA97F)  
    .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE (UNII: 9E8X80D2L0)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    POLYSORBATE 80 (UNII: 6OZP39ZG8H)  
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH)  
    ALCOHOL (UNII: 3K9958V90M)  
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H)  
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T)  
    STEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2KR89I4H1Y)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:46122-677-461 in 1 CARTON03/12/2021
    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 finalpart34601/26/2021
    Labeler - Amerisource Bergen (007914906)