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

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

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Updated June 1, 2013

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  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

    PETROLATUM

    MINERAL OIL

  • PURPOSE


    Protectant

    Vasoconstrictor

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

    ■ 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


  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION


    ■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, 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 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

    ■also apply ointment to external area

    ■regular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptoms

    ■children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor



  • INACTIVE INGREDIENT


    PARAFFIN

    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE

    METHYLPARABEN

    PROPYLPARABEN

    CHLOROCRESOL

    LANOLIN

    MAGNESIUM STEARATE

    LIGHT MINERAL OIL

  • DISPLAY PANEL

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    APJ HEMORRHOIDAL 
    phenylephrine hydrochloride, mineral oil, petrolatum ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:46084-111
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE (UNII: 04JA59TNSJ) (PHENYLEPHRINE - UNII:1WS297W6MV) PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE2.55 mg  in 1 g
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM720 mg  in 1 g
    MINERAL OIL (UNII: T5L8T28FGP) (MINERAL OIL - UNII:T5L8T28FGP) MINERAL OIL140 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    PARAFFIN (UNII: I9O0E3H2ZE) 40 mg  in 1 g
    BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENE (UNII: 1P9D0Z171K) 70 mg  in 1 g
    METHYLPARABEN (UNII: A2I8C7HI9T) .1 mg  in 1 g
    PROPYLPARABEN (UNII: Z8IX2SC1OH) .1 mg  in 1 g
    CHLOROCRESOL (UNII: 36W53O7109) .02 mg  in 1 g
    LANOLIN (UNII: 7EV65EAW6H) .5 mg  in 1 g
    MAGNESIUM STEARATE (UNII: 70097M6I30) 1 mg  in 1 g
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP) 10 mg  in 1 g
    Product Characteristics
    Colorwhite (OFF WHITE) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:46084-111-1028 g in 1 TUBE
    2NDC:46084-111-2057 g in 1 TUBE
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34607/01/2013
    Labeler - A P J Laboratories Limited (677378339)
    Registrant - A P J Laboratories Limited (677378339)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    A P J Laboratories Limited677378339manufacture(46084-111)