Medicine guide

Theracare Hemorrhoidal

14 g/100g + 74.9 g/100g + .25 g/100g · Ointment

  • Available without prescription
  • alpha-1 Adrenergic Agonist
Made by
Veridian Healthcare

Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.

At a glance

Quoted from the official label · 2024-12-18

What it is

Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Used for
  • 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…
Warning

For external and/or intrarectal use only

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Good to know
  • Sold without a prescription
  • FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
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What it is for

  • 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

From the official label · 2024-12-18 · DailyMed

How to take it

These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.

  • 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. 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 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
  • store at 20-25°C (68-77°F)
  • do not use if tube seal under cap is broken

Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.

Ask a doctor first if

heart disease high blood pressure thyroid disease diabetes difficulty in urination due to enlargement of the prostate gland

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor”.

Ask a pharmacist first if

you are presently taking a prescription drug for high blood pressure or depression.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Ask Doctor/Pharmacist”.

Stop and get help if

bleeding occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days introduction of applicator into the rectum causes additional pain

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.

Other warnings

  • For external and/or intrarectal use only
  • Ask a 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 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 applicator into the rectum causes additional pain If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.
  • do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor

Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use.

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Pregnancy or Breast Feeding”.

Keep away from children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. (1-800-222-1222)

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.

How to store it

store at 20-25°C (68-77°F) do not use if tube seal under cap is broken

Quoted from the official label, section “Storage and Handling”.

What kind of medicine it is

Protectant Vasoconstrictor

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.

Other ingredients

Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.

beeswax, ceteareth 20, cetostearyl alcohol, glycerine Questions or comments? 866-326-1313

Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.

Questions about this product

866-326-1313

Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.

Ingredients people check for

Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.

This label’s list of inactive ingredients names none of: lactose, wheat or gluten, colour dyes, sugars, sugar alcohols, alcohol (ethanol), aspartame (phenylalanine), gelatin, peanut oil, soy, parabens, sulfites, titanium dioxide.

Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.

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Details

Made byVeridian Healthcare
Active substanceMineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine Hcl
Strength14 g/100g + 74.9 g/100g + .25 g/100g
FormOintment
RouteRectal
Packs1 TUBE in 1 CARTON / 57 g in 1 TUBE
NDC71101-935

Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).

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