Family Wellness PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, PETROLATUM, MINERAL .25 g/100g; 14 g/100g; 74.9 g/100g Ointment
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Softeners, emollients class.
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🩺 Clinical
Family Wellness Phenylephrine HCl, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil Ointment is an over-the-counter rectal and topical ointment marketed under FDA's OTC monograph rules. Phenylephrine hydrochloride is a decongestant that functions to reduce swelling and congestion. Petrolatum and mineral oil are emollient and lubricating ingredients typically used to soften skin and provide a protective barrier. This product is commonly used for temporary relief of rectal discomfort and related symptoms.
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Benzoic acid is a naturally occurring organic acid used as a preservative in medicines and foods. It helps prevent bacterial and fungal growth to extend shelf life and maintain product stability.
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Cetyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from plant or animal sources. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping blend oil and water components and giving products a smooth, creamy texture.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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A synthetic cleansing agent derived from lauryl alcohol and ethylene oxide. It helps dissolve and mix oil and water-based ingredients in liquid medicines, acting as an emulsifier and solubilizer.
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Methylparaben is a preservative derived from benzoic acid that prevents growth of bacteria, fungi, and mold in medicines. It extends the product's shelf life and maintains safety during storage.
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Propylparaben is a chemical preservative used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in medicines and personal care products. It helps extend shelf life and maintain product safety during storage.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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Beeswax is a natural wax produced by honeybees. In medicines, it works as a coating agent and thickener to control how fast the drug dissolves and improve the product's texture and appearance.
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 55621-0006-01 You're viewing this | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX (55621-006-01) / 57 g in 1 TUBE | 2013-11-01 | Active |
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🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Uses - Helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids. -Temporarily shrinks hemorrhoid 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 ▾
Directions Adults and children 12 years of age and older for topical use: -clean the affected area, and pat or dab dry before applying ointment -apply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially after each bowel movement. For intrarectal use: -attach included applicator to tube -lubricate applicator tip and gently insert into rectum -thoroughly clean applicator after each use and replace cover. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor before use.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external and/or intrarectal use only
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information - store at room temperature 68 - 77 F (20 - 25 C).
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredients (in each gram) Mineral oil 14 % Petrolatum 74.9 % Phenylephrine HCI 0,25 %
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive Ingredients - beeswax, benzoic acid, cetyl alcohol, glycerin, laureth - 23, methylparaben, propylparaben, stearyl alcohol
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purposes --- Protectant ---Protectant ---Vasoconstrictor