HEB Hemorrhoidal Ointment Drug Facts

Manufacturer: H E B
Effective date: 2018-12-06
Label type: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version: 2
Source: legacy-cache
Hydrated at: 2026-08-02 00:44:11

Label at a glance#

ProductHemorrhoidal

Active ingredientMINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE

Label structure8 sections

Indications and 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

Dosage and 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...

Contacts and useful links#

PhonePoison Help1-800-222-1222

PhoneLabel contact1-800-719-9260

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active ingredients

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Mineral oil 14%

Petrolatum 74.9%

Phenylephrine HCl 0.25%

Purposes

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Protectant

Vasoconstrictor

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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 SECTION

For external and/or intrarectal use only

Ask a doctor before use if you have

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

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

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

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

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

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,

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

ask a health professional before use.

Keep out of reach of children.

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

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

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

1-800-719-9260

Package/Label Principal Display Panel

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active ingredients of Preparation H® Ointment

HEMORRHOIDAL OINTMENT

Prevents Further Irritation

Prompt Soothing Relief From Painful Burning, Itching & Discomfort

Protects Irritated Tissue

Shrinks Swollen Hemorrhoidal tissue

Relieves Internal And External Discomfort

Net Wt. 2 OZ (57 g)

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
Ingredient	Type	UNII	SPL version
MINERAL OIL	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	T5L8T28FGP	1
PETROLATUM	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	4T6H12BN9U	1
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	ACTIVE INGREDIENT	04JA59TNSJ	1
MINERAL OIL	ACTIVE MOIETY	T5L8T28FGP	1
PETROLATUM	ACTIVE MOIETY	4T6H12BN9U	1
PHENYLEPHRINE	ACTIVE MOIETY	1WS297W6MV	1
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	9E8X80D2L0	1
BENZOIC ACID	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	8SKN0B0MIM	1
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	REK4960K2U	1
CORN OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	8470G57WFM	1
GLYCERIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	PDC6A3C0OX	1
LANOLIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	7EV65EAW6H	1
LANOLIN ALCOHOLS	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	884C3FA9HE	1
METHYLPARABEN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	A2I8C7HI9T	1
PARAFFIN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	I9O0E3H2ZE	1
PROPYLPARABEN	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	Z8IX2SC1OH	1
THYME OIL	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	2UK410MY6B	1
WATER	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	059QF0KO0R	1
WHITE WAX	INACTIVE INGREDIENT	7G1J5DA97F	1

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Hemorrhoidal
mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine HCl
MINERAL OIL
PETROLATUM
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
PHENYLEPHRINE
BENZOIC ACID
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE
CORN OIL
GLYCERIN
LANOLIN
LANOLIN ALCOHOLS
METHYLPARABEN
PARAFFIN
PROPYLPARABEN
WATER
THYME OIL
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE
WHITE WAX

NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDC	Package NDC
37808-188	37808-188-16

Ingredients#

Every source-derived ingredient row is available through these pages.

DailyMed ingredient rows page 1 of 1 · 16 matching rows.

Name, UNII, Kind table
Name	UNII	Kind
MINERAL OIL	T5L8T28FGP	ACTIB
PETROLATUM	4T6H12BN9U	ACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE	04JA59TNSJ	ACTIB
BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	IACT
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	REK4960K2U	IACT
CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	IACT
GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	IACT
LANOLIN	7EV65EAW6H	IACT
LANOLIN ALCOHOLS	884C3FA9HE	IACT
METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	IACT
PARAFFIN	I9O0E3H2ZE	IACT
PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	IACT
WATER	059QF0KO0R	IACT
THYME OIL	2UK410MY6B	IACT
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	9E8X80D2L0	IACT
WHITE WAX	7G1J5DA97F	IACT

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Inactive ingredient matches#

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DailyMed ingredient, IID ingredient, UNII table
DailyMed ingredient	IID ingredient	UNII	Dosage form / route	Potency	Maximum daily exposure	Match
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION/ DROPS / AURICULAR (OTIC)		25 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	ENEMA / RECTAL	0.18 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
WHITE WAX	WHITE WAX	7G1J5DA97F	CAPSULE / ORAL		79 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 15 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION / OPHTHALMIC	6 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	TABLET, CHEWABLE / ORAL	0.14 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SUSPENSION / ORAL		64 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SOLUTION/ DROPS / OPHTHALMIC	0.05 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
BENZOIC ACID	BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	SUSPENSION / ORAL	15 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 23 equally ranked IID candidates
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	9E8X80D2L0	FILM / BUCCAL	0.09 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 3 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION, POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR	0.4 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
PARAFFIN	PARAFFIN	I9O0E3H2ZE	TABLET / ORAL	0.7 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 11 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	CREAM, AUGMENTED / TOPICAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SUPPOSITORY / RECTAL		440 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR		450 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
CORN OIL	CORN OIL	8470G57WFM	INJECTION / INTRAMUSCULAR	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 11 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SHAMPOO, SUSPENSION / TOPICAL	0.15 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	JELLY / TOPICAL		420 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
BENZOIC ACID	BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	TABLET, COATED / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 23 equally ranked IID candidates
WHITE WAX	WHITE WAX	7G1J5DA97F	TABLET / ORAL	5 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 15 equally ranked IID candidates
BENZOIC ACID	BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	CONCENTRATE / ORAL	12.5 mg/5ml		Exact identifier — unii candidate 23 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SOLUTION / INTRAMUSCULAR	0.02 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	SUSPENSION / RECTAL		271 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SUSPENSION / ORAL		26208 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
WHITE WAX	WHITE WAX	7G1J5DA97F	CREAM / VAGINAL		40 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 15 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	TABLET / ORAL	0.2 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
BENZOIC ACID	BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	CREAM / VAGINAL		10 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 23 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION, SOLUTION / EPIDURAL		30 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	SOLUTION / RECTAL	0.13 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	.ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL ACETATE	9E8X80D2L0	TABLET / ORAL	0.5 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 3 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	CAPSULE, LIQUID FILLED / ORAL		185 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	ELIXIR / ORAL		5621 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION / TOPICAL		1971 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	CREAM / TOPICAL		6 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	POWDER, FOR SOLUTION / ORAL		126 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SYSTEM / IONTOPHORESIS	168.1 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	POWDER / ORAL	NA		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SUSPENSION / AURICULAR (OTIC)	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
BENZOIC ACID	BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	SUPPOSITORY / VAGINAL	2 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 23 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	GEL / VAGINAL		8 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
PARAFFIN	PARAFFIN	I9O0E3H2ZE	SOAP / TOPICAL	0.4 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 11 equally ranked IID candidates
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	REK4960K2U	CREAM / TOPICAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 24 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	OINTMENT / OPHTHALMIC	0.01 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	POWDER, FOR SUSPENSION / ORAL		75 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	INJECTION / INFILTRATION		80 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	REK4960K2U	SYRUP / ORAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 24 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	INJECTION / INTRALESIONAL	0.02 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE	REK4960K2U	TABLET, ORALLY DISINTEGRATING / ORAL		2 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 24 equally ranked IID candidates
LANOLIN ALCOHOLS	LANOLIN ALCOHOLS	884C3FA9HE	LOTION / TOPICAL		9360 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 4 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	TABLET, COATED / ORAL	1 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	0.17 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SYSTEM / TOPICAL		18144 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
BENZOIC ACID	BENZOIC ACID	8SKN0B0MIM	CREAM / TOPICAL		6 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 23 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	DROPS / AURICULAR (OTIC)	0.01 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	SOLUTION / AURICULAR (OTIC)	63.64 %w/v		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
WHITE WAX	WHITE WAX	7G1J5DA97F	TABLET, EXTENDED RELEASE / ORAL	14 mg		Exact identifier — unii candidate 15 equally ranked IID candidates
PROPYLPARABEN	PROPYLPARABEN	Z8IX2SC1OH	FILM, SOLUBLE / BUCCAL		1 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 68 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	GEL / TOPICAL		24 mg	Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	AEROSOL, FOAM / VAGINAL	0.1 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates
GLYCERIN	GLYCERIN	PDC6A3C0OX	PASTE, DENTIFRICE / DENTAL	18 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 75 equally ranked IID candidates
METHYLPARABEN	METHYLPARABEN	A2I8C7HI9T	OINTMENT / OPHTHALMIC	0.05 %w/w		Exact identifier — unii candidate 79 equally ranked IID candidates

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