PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE, MINERAL OIL, PETROLATUM 2.55 mg / 720 mg / 140 mg

OINTMENTTOPICALA P J Laboratories LimitedNDC: 46084-111Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

PETROLATUM — 720 mg

⚠️ 2 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.

Butylated Hydroxytoluene

Antioxidant

Chlorocresol

Lanolin

Emollient/Emulsifier

Light Mineral Oil

Emollient/Lubricant

Magnesium Stearate

Lubricant

Paraffin

Stiffening Agent

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Methylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause allergic contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
Propylparaben	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Parabens	A paraben preservative used to prevent microbial growth. Can cause contact dermatitis in paraben-sensitive individuals.
Butylated Hydroxytoluene	Antioxidant	No	BHT. A synthetic antioxidant used to prevent oxidative degradation of fats and oils in pharmaceutical products. Rare contact sensitivity reported.
Chlorocresol	—	No	—
Lanolin	Emollient/Emulsifier	No	A waxy substance from sheep wool used as an emollient and emulsifier. Animal-derived — relevant for vegan patients. Can cause contact dermatitis in lanolin-sensitive individuals.
Light Mineral Oil	Emollient/Lubricant	No	A lighter grade of petroleum-derived mineral oil used as an emollient and lubricant in topical and oral formulations.
Magnesium Stearate	Lubricant	No	A lubricant that prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment.
Paraffin	Stiffening Agent	No	A petroleum-derived wax used to adjust the consistency of ointments and as a coating agent.

This medication contains ingredients flagged in the following groups. Patients with these sensitivities should consult their prescriber.

2 ingredients may contain mammalian-derived components:

Lanolin(Possible — May be mammalian-derived; some alpha-gal patients react (verify source).)
Magnesium Stearate(Possible — Stearates can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)