Hemorrhoidal (Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine HCI) 0.25 g / 14 g / 74.9 g

OINTMENTTOPICALCardinal Health 110 dba LEADERNDC: 70000-0046Updated: Mar 2026

Active Ingredients

PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE — 0.25 g

MINERAL OIL — 14 g

PETROLATUM — 74.9 g

Inactive Ingredients (Fillers)

⚠️ 6 ingredients flagged as common allergens

Benzoic Acid

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

Preservative

Cetyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Methylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Propylparaben

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Preservative

Stearyl Alcohol

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

Yellow Wax

⚠️ Yes — Insect

Stiffening Agent

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Laureth-23

Ingredient	Purpose	Common Allergen?	Description
Benzoic Acid	Preservative	⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid	A preservative related to sodium benzoate. Same allergy cross-reactivity concerns.
Cetyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in topical formulations. Can cause contact dermatitis.
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.
Stearyl Alcohol	Emulsifier/Thickener	⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol	A fatty alcohol used in creams and ointments. Can cause contact dermatitis.
Yellow Wax	Stiffening Agent	⚠️ Yes — Insect	Unbleached beeswax. Used to thicken and stabilize ointments and creams. Animal-derived (from bees) — relevant for vegan patients.
Glycerin	Humectant/Solvent	No	A sugar alcohol that attracts moisture. Used as a humectant, solvent, and sweetener in many oral and topical medications. Generally well tolerated.
Laureth-23	—	No	—

Exclusion Groups

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

🔴Alpha-Gal Syndrome 🌱Not Vegan ☪️Halal Concern ✡️Kosher Concern 🥦Not Vegetarian

Dietary & Safety Information

Alpha-Gal Syndrome Risk

1 ingredient may contain mammalian-derived components:

Glycerin(Possible — Glycerin can be plant- or animal-derived (verify source).)

AllergenMaps

Ingredient

Purpose

Common Allergen?

Benzoic Acid

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Benzoic Acid

Cetyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

⚠️ Yes — Cetyl Alcohol

Methylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Propylparaben

Preservative

⚠️ Yes — Parabens

Stearyl Alcohol

Emulsifier/Thickener

⚠️ Yes — Stearyl Alcohol

Yellow Wax

Stiffening Agent

⚠️ Yes — Insect

Glycerin

Humectant/Solvent

Laureth-23

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