Quick answers
- What is Glycerin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, pramoxine hydrochloride and white petrolatum used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Thera Plus Hemorrhoidal (Fourstar Group USA, Inc.) lists these uses: for temporary relief of pain, soreness and burning; helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids; temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts; temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful; temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue.
- Do I need a prescription for Glycerin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, pramoxine hydrochloride and white petrolatum?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Glycerin, phenylephrine hydrochloride, pramoxine hydrochloride and white petrolatum been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
Thera Plus Hemorrhoidal · Fourstar Group USA, Inc.
Glycerin 14.4% · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · White petrolatum 15%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Glycerin 14.4%, Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% Pramoxine HCl 1% White petrolatum 15% Purpose Protectant Vasoconstrictor Local anesthetic Protectant
Purpose
Protectant Vasoconstrictor Local anesthetic Protectant
Uses
- for temporary relief of pain, soreness and burning
- helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids
- temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts
- temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful
- temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue
Warnings
For external use only.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if
you are
- 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 put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
- do not exceed 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 the symptoms being treated do not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms develop or increase. some people can develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away (1-800-222-1222).
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. apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night or in the morning or after each bowel movement. apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only. for application in the lower anal canal: remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partway into the anus. Children under 12 years of age: consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, carboxymethycellulose sodium, cetyl alcohol, methylparaben, mineral oil, mono-and di-glycerides, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, stearic acid, tween 80, xanthan gum
Questions?
1-800-639-3803 Weekdays 9 AM to 4 PM EST
— FDA label of Thera Plus Hemorrhoidal, Fourstar Group USA, Inc., effective April 7, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Tucks Triple Relief Hemorrhoidal · Blistex Inc.
Glycerin 15% · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · White petrolatum 16%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Glycerin 15% (w/w) Protectant Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% (w/w) Vasoconstrictor Pramoxine HCl 1.0% (w/w) Local anesthetic White Petrolatum 16% (w/w) Protectant
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Glycerin 15% (w/w) Protectant Phenylephrine HCl 0.25% (w/w) Vasoconstrictor Pramoxine HCl 1.0% (w/w) Local anesthetic White Petrolatum 16% (w/w) Protectant
Uses
for the temporary relief of pain, soreness, or burning helps relieve the local itching and discomfort associated with hemorrhoids temporarily shrinks hemorrhoidal tissue temporarily provides a coating for relief of anorectal discomforts temporarily protects the inflamed, irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues may provide a cooling sensation
Warnings
For external 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 to do so by a doctor do not put directly in the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator
Stop use and ask a doctor if
bleeding occurs condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days allergic reactions develop due to ingredients in this product the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults: when practical, clean 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 when first opening the tube, remove foil seal. Do not use if foil seal is broken. apply externally or in the lower portion of the anal canal only apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily for application in the lower anal canal, remove cover from dispensing cap. Attach dispensing cap to tube. Lubricate dispensing cap well, then gently insert dispensing cap partially into the anus. thoroughly clean dispensing cap after each use and replace cover children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
arachidyl alcohol, arachidyl glucoside, beeswax, behenyl alcohol, disodium EDTA, ethylhexylglycerin, hamamelis virginiana (witch hazel) water, microcrystalline wax, phenoxyethanol, polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, polysorbate 60, purified water, sorbitan isostearate, stearyl behenate
— FDA label of Tucks Triple Relief Hemorrhoidal, Blistex Inc., effective December 24, 2024. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Glycerin 14.4% · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · White petrolatum 15% · cream (topical) · 3 products
Glycerin 15% · Phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · White petrolatum 16% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Tucks Triple Relief Hemorrhoidal | Blistex Inc. | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Cvs Pharmacy, Inc1 product
- Blistex Inc.1 product
- Fourstar Group USA, Inc.1 product
- Chain Drug Marketing Association1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.