Label: HEB HEMORRHOIDAL- mineral oil, petrolatum, and phenylephrine hydrochloride cream

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

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Drug Label Information

Updated October 25, 2018

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  • SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

    Drug Facts

  • ACTIVE INGREDIENT

    Active ingredientsPurpose
    Mineral Oil 14%Protectant
    Petrolatum 74.9%Protectant
    Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25%Vasoconstrictor
  • Uses

    • For the temporary relief of anorectal itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids.
    • Temporarily reduces swelling associated with irritation in hemorrhoids and other anorectal disorders
    • Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
    • Temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues
    • Temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful
  • Warnings

    For external and/or intrarectal use only

    Do not use this product if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, or difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland unless directed by a doctor.

    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 physician if

    • bleeding occurs
    • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
    • introduction of applicator into 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: 800-222-1222.

  • Directions

    • Adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad. Gently dry by patting or blotting with a tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product
    • apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily
    • 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
    • Children under 12 years of age: consult a physician
  • Other information

    • Store at 15 to 30°C(59 to 86°F)
    • Tamper Evident: DO NOT USE IF SEAL ON TUBE IS BROKEN OR MISSING.
  • Inactive ingredients

    Benzoic acid, cera alba (bees wax), glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thymus vulgaris (thyme) oil, tocopherol (vitamin E) acetate

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  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 56.7 g Tube Carton

    Compare to Preperation H® Ointment active ingredients*

    H-E-B ®

    NDC 37808-991-24

    Hemorrhoidal Ointment
    Mineral Oil / Petrolatum / Protectant
    Phenylephrine Hydrochloride / Vasoconstrictor

    Includes
    Dispensing
    Cap

    Hemorrhoid Symptom Relief

    • Helps Relieve Pain & Itching
    • Lubricating Coating Protects Irritated Tissue

    NET WT 2.0 OZ (56.7 g)

    Principal Display Panel - 56.7 g Tube Carton
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    HEB HEMORRHOIDAL 
    mineral oil, petrolatum, and phenylephrine hydrochloride cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:37808-991
    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 Hydrochloride0.25 g  in 100 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    Benzoic Acid (UNII: 8SKN0B0MIM)  
    White Wax (UNII: 7G1J5DA97F)  
    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)  
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:37808-991-241 in 1 CARTON10/23/2018
    156.7 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph finalpart34610/23/2018
    Labeler - H-E-B (007924756)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Natureplex LLC062808196MANUFACTURE(37808-991)