{"active_ingredient":["Active ingredients Mineral oil 14% Petrolatum 71.9% Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% Shark liver oil 3.0%"],"ask_doctor":["Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland"],"ask_doctor_or_pharmacist":["Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression."],"dosage_and_administration":["Directions • adults: when practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing pad • gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet 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 • for intrarectal use: • remove cover from applicator and attach applicator to tube • lubricate applicator well, then gently insert applicator into the rectum • thoroughly clean applicator after each use and replace cover • also apply ointment to external area • children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor"],"effective_time":"20171119","id":"6d63ec85-dcc0-4b1f-b83f-bb0f09e1512e","inactive_ingredient":["Inactive ingredients beeswax, benzoic acid, BHA, corn oil, glycerin, lanolin, lanolin alcohol, methylparaben, paraffin, propylparaben, purified water, thyme oil, tocopherol"],"indications_and_usage":["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"],"keep_out_of_reach_of_children":["Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)"],"openfda":{},"package_label_principal_display_panel":["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 Hemorrhoidal Ointment Carton Image 1 Hemorrhoidal Ointment Carton Image 1 Hemorrhoidal Ointment Carton Image 2 Hemorrhoidal Ointment Carton Image 1 Hemorrhoidal Ointment Carton Image 2"],"pregnancy_or_breast_feeding":["If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use."],"purpose":["Purposes Protectant Vasoconstrictor"],"questions":["Questions or comments? 1-800-719-9260"],"set_id":"e09ab860-1ed0-4c23-b454-6cb12534aac1","spl_product_data_elements":["Rx Act Hemorrhoidal Mineral oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine HCl, Shark liver oil MINERAL OIL MINERAL OIL PETROLATUM PETROLATUM PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE PHENYLEPHRINE SHARK LIVER OIL SHARK LIVER OIL YELLOW WAX BENZOIC ACID BUTYLATED HYDROXYANISOLE CORN OIL GLYCERIN LANOLIN METHYLPARABEN PARAFFIN PROPYLPARABEN WATER THYME OIL .ALPHA.-TOCOPHEROL LANOLIN ALCOHOLS"],"stop_use":["Stop use and ask a doctor if • bleeding occurs • condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days • introduction of the applicator into the rectum causes additional pain"],"storage_and_handling":["Other information store at 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)"],"version":"3","warnings":["Warnings For external and/or intrarectal use only Ask a doctor before use if you have • heart disease • high blood pressure • thyroid disease • diabetes • trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 the 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)"],"when_using":["When using this product do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor."]}