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

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

Drug Label Information

Updated December 18, 2024

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  • Active ingredients

    Mineral oil 14%

    Petrolatum 74.9%

    Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

  • Purposes

    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. (1-800-222-1222)

  • 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, 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

    Other information

    • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
    • do not use if tube seal under cap is broken
  • Inactive ingredients

    beeswax, ceteareth 20, cetostearyl alcohol, glycerine

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  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    THERACARE HEMORRHOIDAL 
    mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hcl ointment
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:71101-935
    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
    YELLOW WAX (UNII: 2ZA36H0S2V)  
    CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL (UNII: 2DMT128M1S)  
    POLYOXYL 20 CETOSTEARYL ETHER (UNII: YRC528SWUY)  
    GLYCERIN (UNII: PDC6A3C0OX)  
    Product Characteristics
    Coloryellow (light) Score    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:71101-935-011 in 1 CARTON05/01/2023
    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 DrugM01505/01/2023
    Labeler - Veridian Healthcare (830437997)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Nantong Health & Beyond Hygienic Products Inc421280161manufacture(71101-935)