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# Anorectal Cream

Package insert / prescribing information
Generic name: petrolatum and zinc oxide
Dosage form: cream
Drug class: Miscellaneous topical agents

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 21, 2022.

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## Active ingredients (in each gram)

Petrolatum 80%

Zinc Oxide 20%

## Purpose

Anorectal Cream

Anorectal Cream

## Uses

For the temporary relief of

- Local itching and discomfort in the perianal area, associated with anorectal disorders
- Temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues
- Temporarily protects irritated areas
- Temporarily relieves burning
- Temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surfaces

## Warnings

For external use only

- condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days, consult a doctor
- Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor
- In case of bleeding, consult a doctor promptly
- Do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator

### KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

## Directions

- Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product.
- Children under 12 years of age, consult a doctor
- Apply to the affected area up to 6 times daily or after each bowel movement

## Other information

- Store at controlled room temperature 68º-77ºF (20º-25ºC).
- Use only if packaging is intact.

## Package/Label Principal Display Panel

ANORECTAL zinc oxide, petrolatum cream

Product Information
Product Type | HUMAN OTC DRUG | Item Code (Source) | NDC:53329-088
Route of Administration | TOPICAL | DEA Schedule |

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name | Basis of Strength | Strength
PETROLATUM (PETROLATUM) | PETROLATUM | 800 mg in 1 g
ZINC OXIDE (ZINC OXIDE) | ZINC OXIDE | 200 mg in 1 g

Packaging
# | Item Code | Package Description
1 | NDC:53329-088-14 | 1 TUBE in 1 BOX
1 |  | 56.6 g in 1 TUBE

Marketing Information
Marketing Category | Application Number or Monograph Citation | Marketing Start Date | Marketing End Date
OTC monograph final | part346 | 03/01/2010 |

Labeler - Medline Industries, Inc. (025460908)

Establishment
Name | Address | ID/FEI | Operations
Ultra Seal Corporation |  | 085752004 | manufacture(53329-088)

Medline Industries, Inc.

## More about Anorectal Cream (zinc oxide topical)

- Side effects
- Dosage information
- During pregnancy
- Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents
- Breastfeeding

### Professional resources

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Critic Aid

### Related treatment guides

- Anal Itching

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