Quick answers
- What is Menthol, petrolatum and zinc oxide used for?
- The Drug Facts label of Medline (Medline Industries, LP) lists these uses: for the temporary relief of anorectal itching and discomfort in the perianal area associated with anorectal inflammation temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues temporarily protects irritated areas temporarily relieves burning provides temporary relief from skin irritations temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful temporarily protects inflamed perianal skin temporarily relieves the symptoms of perianal skin irritation may provide a cooling sensation.
- Do I need a prescription for Menthol, petrolatum and zinc oxide?
- 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 Menthol, petrolatum and zinc oxide 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.
Medline · Medline Industries, LP
Menthol 0.44% · Petrolatum 53% · Zinc oxide 20.6%, paste (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 0.44% w/w White petrolatum 53% w/w Zinc oxide 20.6% w/w
Purpose
Analgesic Protectant Protectant
Uses
for the temporary relief of anorectal itching and discomfort in the perianal area associated with anorectal inflammation temporarily forms a protective coating over inflamed tissues to help prevent drying of tissues temporarily protects irritated areas temporarily relieves burning provides temporary relief from skin irritations temporarily protects the inflamed irritated anorectal surface to help make bowel movements less painful temporarily protects inflamed perianal skin temporarily relieves the symptoms of perianal skin irritation may provide a cooling sensation
Warnings
For external use only Allergy Alert: Certain persons can develop allergic reactions to ingredients in this product. If the symptom being treated does not subside or if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms develop or increase, discontinue use and consult a doctor
Do not use
on deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns
When using this product
do not get into eyes do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a doctor do not put this product into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device applicator
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms last more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days in case of bleeding
Keep out of reach of children
In case of accidental ingestion, 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. Apply to the affected area up to 6 times daily Children under 12 years of age : consult a doctor
Other information
protect from freezing avoid excessive heat not made with Natural rubber Latex
Inactive ingredients
7-dehydrocholesterol, algae extract (aphanizomenon flos-aquae), beeswax, bisabolol, brassica campestris (rapeseed) sterols, calamine, camellia sinensis (green tea) leaf extract, caprylic/capric triglycerides, carthamus tinctorius (safflower) seed oil, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, cholecalciferol, cocos nucifera (coconut) oil, dimethicone, eugenia caryophyllus (clove) flower extract, glycerin, hexyldecanol, hydrolyzed soy protein, manuka honey, olea europaea (olive) oil, phospholipids, phytonadione, simmondsia chinensis (jojoba) seed oil, stearic acid, tocopheryl acetate, water, yeast ferment extract, zea mays (corn) oil, zea mays (corn) starch.
— FDA label of Medline, Medline Industries, LP, effective October 17, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
Asteroid · Healthtex Limited
Menthol 0.098 g/28 g · Petrolatum 22.302 g/28 g · Zinc oxide 1.4 g/28 g, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 0.35% Petrolatum 79.65% Zinc Oxide 5.00%
Purpose
Anesthetic/Antipruritic/Analgesic Protectant Astringent
Uses
helps relieve burning, soreness, and itching by providing rapid acting cooling barrier ointment for external hemorrhoids and minor anal irritation.
Warnings
For external use only. Do Not Use
Do not use
if you are bleeding from the anal region.
When using this product
Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by the doctor. Do not put into rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator. Possible side effects may include a brief cooling or heating sensation on application.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
If allergic to the ointment or any of it's ingredients Bleeding occurs in the anal region Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days.
If pregnant or breast-feeding
Do not use
if pregnant or breastfeeding.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help, or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults: Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement.
Other information
Store at room temperature 68°-77°F (20°-25°C)
Inactive ingredients
Cocoa Butter, Petrolatum.
Questions?
1-800-819-9676 or visit neoqura.com
— FDA label of Asteroid, Healthtex Limited, effective July 30, 2025. 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.
Menthol 0.44% · Petrolatum 53% · Zinc oxide 20.6% · paste (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Medline | Medline Industries, LP | DailyMed |
Menthol 0.098 g/28 g · Petrolatum 22.302 g/28 g · Zinc oxide 1.4 g/28 g · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Asteroid | Healthtex Limited | 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.
- Medline Industries, LP1 product
- Healthtex Limited1 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.