Preparation H Ointment
NDC 0573-2871

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Table of Contents
  1. Product Information
  2. Product Packages
  3. Product Characteristics
  4. What is NDC 0573-2871?
  5. Preparation H Uses
  6. Active Ingredients
  7. Active Ingredients UNII Codes
  8. Inactive Ingredients UNII Codes
  9. NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk
  10. Pharmacologic Classes

Product Information

Preparation H (mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hcl) is a OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG-approved product labeled by Haleon Us Holdings Llc. This medication is typically used as a adrenergic alpha1-agonists [moa]. It is supplied as a yellow ointment for topical administration. This product entry covers the primary NDC 0573-2871 and 7 associated package configurations. This profile includes active and inactive ingredient UNII references and FDA labeling data.

Primary Identification

NDC Product Code:
0573-2871
Proprietary Name:
Preparation H
Non-Proprietary Name: [1]
Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Phenylephrine Hcl
Substance Name: [2]
Phenylephrine Hydrochloride; Mineral Oil; Petrolatum
NDC Directory Status:
Human Otc Drug
Product Type: [3]
ACTIVE PRODUCT INCLUDED in the NDC Directory
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Clinical Specifications

Dosage Form:
Ointment - A semisolid3 dosage form, usually containing <20% water and volatiles5 and >50% hydrocarbons, waxes, or polyols as the vehicle. This dosage form is generally for external application to the skin or mucous membranes.
Administration Route(s): [4]
Topical - Administration to a particular spot on the outer surface of the body. The E2B term TRANSMAMMARY is a subset of the term TOPICAL.

Labeler & Regulatory Data

Labeler Name: [5]
Haleon Us Holdings Llc
Labeler Code:
0573
Product Label ID:
507c08ab-a98b-33fe-e2ac-eb9b9a810d5a
FDA Application Number: [6]
M015
Marketing Category: [8]
OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Marketing Timeline

Start Marketing Date: [9]
03-01-2004
Listing Expiration Date: [11]
12-31-2026
Exclude Flag: [12]
N

Product Characteristics

Color(s):
YELLOW (C48330 - SMOOTH YELLOW OINTMENT)

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Product Details

What is NDC 0573-2871?

The NDC code 0573-2871 is assigned by the FDA to the product Preparation H. It is commonly known by its generic name, mineral oil, petrolatum, phenylephrine hcl. This pharmaceutical product is labeled by Haleon Us Holdings Llc and is currently categorized as listed product. The medication is a ointment administered via topical route. In terms of distribution, this product is available in 7 different package configurations. Beyond standard identification, this entry provides technical data including pharmacologic classes, UNII ingredient references, and RxNorm cross-referencing for healthcare systems.

What are the uses of this product?

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 capapply to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movementintrarectal use:remove cover from applicator, attach applicator to tube, lubricate applicator well and gently insert applicator into the rectumthoroughly cleanse applicator after each use and replace coveralso apply ointment to external arearegular use provides continual therapy for relief of symptomschildren under 12 years of age: ask a doctor

What are Active Ingredients of this product?

An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
  • PHENYLEPHRINE HYDROCHLORIDE 140 mg/g - An alpha-1 adrenergic agonist used as a mydriatic, nasal decongestant, and cardiotonic agent.
  • MINERAL OIL 749 mg/g - A mixture of liquid hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum. It is used as laxative, lubricant, ointment base, and emollient.
  • PETROLATUM 2.5 mg/g - A colloidal system of semisolid hydrocarbons obtained from PETROLEUM. It is used as an ointment base, topical protectant, and lubricant.

Which are the associated UNII Codes?

The UNII codes for the active ingredients in this product are:

Which are the Inactive Ingredients associated UNII Codes?

The inactive ingredients are all the component of a medicinal product OTHER than the active ingredient(s). The acronym "UNII" stands for “Unique Ingredient Identifier” and is used to identify each inactive ingredient present in a product. The UNII codes for the inactive ingredients in this product are:

What is the NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this product?

RxNorm is a normalized naming system for generic and branded drugs that assigns unique concept identifier(s) known as RxCUIs to NDC products.The NDC to RxNorm Crosswalk for this produdct indicates multiple concept unique identifiers (RXCUIs) are associated with this product:
  • RxCUI: 1372298 - mineral oil 14 % / petrolatum 74.9 % / phenylephrine HCl 0.25 % Rectal Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1372298 - mineral oil 0.14 MG/MG / petrolatum 0.749 MG/MG / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.0025 MG/MG Rectal Ointment
  • RxCUI: 1372298 - mineral oil 14 % / petrolatum 74.9 % / phenylephrine hydrochloride 0.25 % Rectal Ointment

Which are the Pharmacologic Classes of this product?

A pharmacologic class is a group of drugs that share the same scientifically documented properties. The following is a list of the reported pharmacologic class(es) corresponding to the active ingredients of this product.

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Product & Regulatory Definitions
What is the Non-Proprietary Name? The non-proprietary name is sometimes called the generic name. The generic name usually includes the active ingredient(s) of the product.
What is the Substance Name? An active ingredient is the substance responsible for the medicinal effects of a product specified by the substance's molecular structure or if the molecular structure is not known, defined by an unambiguous definition that identifies the substance. Each active ingredient name is the preferred term of the UNII code submitted.
What kind of product is this? Indicates the type of product, such as Human Prescription Drug or Human Over the Counter Drug. This data element matches the “Document Type” field of the Structured Product Listing.
What are the Administration Routes? The translation of the route code submitted by the firm, indicating route of administration.
What is the Labeler Name? Name of Company corresponding to the labeler code segment of the Product NDC.
What is the FDA Application Number? This corresponds to the NDA, ANDA, or BLA number reported by the labeler for products which have the corresponding Marketing Category designated. If the designated Marketing Category is OTC Monograph Final or OTC Monograph Not Final, then the Application number will be the CFR citation corresponding to the appropriate Monograph (e.g. “part 341”). For unapproved drugs, this field will be null.
What is the Marketing Category? Product types are broken down into several potential Marketing Categories, such as NDA/ANDA/BLA, OTC Monograph, or Unapproved Drug. One and only one Marketing Category may be chosen for a product, not all marketing categories are available to all product types. Currently, only final marketed product categories are included. The complete list of codes and translations can be found at www.fda.gov/edrls under Structured Product Labeling Resources.
What is the Start Marketing Date? This is the date that the labeler indicates was the start of its marketing of the drug product.
What is the Listing Expiration Date? This is the date when the listing record will expire if not updated or certified by the product labeler.
What is the NDC Exclude Flag? This field indicates whether the product has been removed/excluded from the NDC Directory for failure to respond to FDA"s requests for correction to deficient or non-compliant submissions, or because the listing certification is expired, or because the listing data was inactivated by FDA, or because it was discontinued by the labeler. Possible values in this field are: "D", "E", "I", "N", "U".