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CVS Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Manufacturer
Trifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLC
Effective date
2024-12-18
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
3
Source
full-release
Hydrated at
2026-06-01 00:44:57

Label at a glance#

ProductHemorrhoidalOintment
Active ingredientPETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MINERAL OIL
Label structure16 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 profects 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. 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 ...

Storage and handling

Store at room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) Do not use if tube seal is broken or missing Questions? Call 1-888-296-9067

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Phenylephrine HCI 0.25%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Vasoconstrictor

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Mineral Oil 14%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Protectant

Active Ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Petrolatum 74.9%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Protectant

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 profects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

For external and/or anorectal use only

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

Stop Use and Ask 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 doctor 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.
  • 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 room temperature 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)
  • Do not use if tube seal is broken or missing

Questions? Call 1-888-296-9067

Inactive Ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Beeswax, Benzoic Acid, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerol Methylparaben, Polyoxyethylene lauryl ether, Propylparaben, Stearyl alcohol

Other Information

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Distributed By:

CVS Pharmacy Inc.

One CVS Drive

Woodsocket, RI 02895

CVS.com

1 800 SHOP CVS

Made in China

V36582

Packaging

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

CVS Hemorrhoidal OintmentCVS Hemorrhoidal Ointment

DailyMed RxNorm Mappings#

RxCUI, RxNorm string, TTY table
RxCUIRxNorm stringTTYSPL version
1372298mineral oil 14 % / petrolatum 74.9 % / phenylephrine HCl 0.25 % Rectal OintmentPSN3
1372298mineral oil 0.14 MG/MG / petrolatum 0.749 MG/MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.0025 MG/MG Rectal OintmentSCD3
1372298mineral oil 14 % / petrolatum 74.9 % / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25 % Rectal OintmentSY3

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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DailyMed Package Descriptions#

Package NDC, Product, Description table
Package NDCProductDescriptionFormQuantityStrengthSPL version
69396-083-01HemorrhoidalOintment28 g in 1 TUBEOINTMENT283
69396-083-01HemorrhoidalOintment1 in 1 BOXOINTMENT13

DailyMed Dashboard NDC Coverage#

NDC, Dashboard title, SPL version table
NDCDashboard titleSPL versionValidationDashboard ZIP
69396-083HEMORRHOIDALOINTMENT (MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCI) OINTMENT [TRIFECTA PHARMACEUTICALS USA LLC]3Current NDC, Legacy NDC, 2 package rows20241220_c59dcb2a-392b-670b-e053-2995a90a9682.zip

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
69396-08369396-083-01

Ingredients#

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

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
CETYL ALCOHOL936JST6JCNIACT
LAURETH-23N72LMW566GIACT
BENZOIC ACID8SKN0B0MIMIACT
PROPYLPARABENZ8IX2SC1OHIACT
METHYLPARABENA2I8C7HI9TIACT
YELLOW WAX2ZA36H0S2VIACT
GLYCERINPDC6A3C0OXIACT
PETROLATUM4T6H12BN9UACTIB
PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE04JA59TNSJACTIB
STEARYL ALCOHOL2KR89I4H1YIACT
MINERAL OILT5L8T28FGPACTIB

Source Document#

Source XML

openFDA label cross-check#

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
HemorrhoidalOintmentMINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM, PHENYLEPHRINE HCITrifecta Pharmaceuticals USA LLCc59dcb2a-392b-670b-e053-2995a90a96822024-12-18WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 69396-083-01
ndc (product): 69396-083
ndc11 (package): 69396008301
spl id: 298dceb3-f2ef-5451-e063-6394a90aed92
spl set id: c59dcb2a-392b-670b-e053-2995a90a9682

Reported adverse events (FAERS/openFDA)#

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