WESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDAL

Manufacturer
WESTERN FAMILY FOOD, INC.
Effective date
2012-07-31
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
2
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-05-31 22:32:50

Label at a glance#

ProductWESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDAL
Active ingredientMINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE
Label structure14 sections

Storage and handling

Other information Store at 20 o to 25 o C (68 o to 77 o F)

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Active ingredients                                                              Purpose

Mineral oil 14% .................................................................Protectant

Petrolatum 71.9% .............................................................Protectant

Phenylephrine HCL 0.25% .................................................Vasoconstrictor

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

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 SECTION

Warnings

For external and/or intrarectal use only

OTC - ASK DOCTOR SECTION

Ask a doctor before use if you have

  • heart disease
  • high blood pressure
  • thyroid disease
  • diabetes
  • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland

OTC - ASK DOCTOR/PHARMACIST SECTION

Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are now taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

When using this product do not use more than the recommended daily dosage

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • bleeding occurs
  • condition gets worse or does not get better within 7 days
  • introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

OTC - PREGNANCY OR BREAST FEEDING SECTION

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

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.

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

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

Directions

  • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • 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
  • when first opening tube, remove foil seal
  • for intrarectal use: remove protective cover form applicator and attach to tube
  • lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum
  • thoroughly clean applicator and replace protective cover after each use
  • apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement
  • also apply ointment to external area

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

Other information

Store at 20o to 25oC (68o to 77oF)

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Inactive ingredients

benzoic acid, BHA, BHT, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, thyme oil, glyceryl stearate, glycerin, absorb refined lanoline, purified water

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

Proudly Distributed by Western Family Foods, Inc.

P.O. Box 4057, Portland, OR 97208 USA

www.westernfamily.com

Made in Korea

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

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DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1313818mineral oil 14 % / petrolatum 71.9 % / phenylephrine HCl 0.25 % Rectal OintmentPSN2
1313818mineral oil 0.14 MG/MG / petrolatum 0.719 MG/MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.0025 MG/MG Rectal OintmentSCD2
1313818mineral oil 14 % / petrolatum 71.9 % / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25 % Rectal OintmentSY2

DailyMed Pharmacologic Classes#

Class, Version, Type table
ClassVersionTypeEffective
PHENYLEPHRINE Pharmacologic Class Indexing2Indexing - Pharmacologic Class20180813

DailyMed Product Concepts#

Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
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FDA-Initiated Inactive NDC Indexing#

NDC, Effective, Action table
NDCEffectiveActionDocumentIndexing SPLRelated label
55312-034-022019-11-13C16284748780-197449f38-c2b1-f6ea-e053-dbdaa90aa703Drug Facts

DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
55312-034-02WESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDAL57 g in 1 TUBEOINTMENT572
55312-034-02WESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDAL1 in 1 CARTONOINTMENT12

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
55312-034WESTERN FAMILY HEMORRHOIDAL (MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL) OINTMENT [WESTERN FAMILY FOOD, INC.]2Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20120822_75223cc8-d565-43ca-b176-3d58bdc35ed8.zip

DailyMed Socrata Ingredients#

Ingredient, Type, UNII table
IngredientTypeUNIISPL versionUploaded
MINERAL OILACTIVE INGREDIENTT5L8T28FGP2
PETROLATUMACTIVE INGREDIENT4T6H12BN9U2
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDEACTIVE INGREDIENT04JA59TNSJ2
MINERAL OILACTIVE MOIETYT5L8T28FGP2
PETROLATUMACTIVE MOIETY4T6H12BN9U2
PHENYLEPHRINEACTIVE MOIETY1WS297W6MV2
BUTYLATED HYDROXYTOLUENEINACTIVE INGREDIENT1P9D0Z171K2
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATEINACTIVE INGREDIENT230OU9XXE42
METHYLPARABENINACTIVE INGREDIENTA2I8C7HI9T2
PROPYLPARABENINACTIVE INGREDIENTZ8IX2SC1OH2
WATERINACTIVE INGREDIENT059QF0KO0R2

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
55312-03455312-034-02

Ingredients#

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

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Source Document#

Source XML

Inactive ingredient matches#

Inactive Ingredient Database values describe FDA-listed use contexts. The match method and ambiguity count are shown because ingredient names, routes, and dosage forms are not always unique. Browse recovered IID releases and source provenance.

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BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
843b7897-d103-43eb-bcb1-2a3841c1ac8a75223cc8-d565-43ca-b176-3d58bdc35ed82012-07-31WarningsExact identifier
spl id: 843b7897-d103-43eb-bcb1-2a3841c1ac8a
spl set id: 75223cc8-d565-43ca-b176-3d58bdc35ed8

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