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Tucks Hemorrhoidal Ointment
Score
Data: Limited
Health ConcernLOW
Product Typehemorrhoids
Made byTucks by Pfizer
Data last updatedAugust 2007
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Tucks Hemorrhoidal Ointment

Health concerns of ingredients
About the ratings
Overall Hazardyes
Canceryes
Developmental & reproductive toxicityyes
Allergies & immunotoxicityyes
Use restrictionsyes
Other HIGH concerns: Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Occupational hazards
Other MODERATE concerns: Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Other LOW concerns: Endocrine disruption, Ecotoxicology, Data gaps

company policies

Compact for Safe CosmeticsNon-signer
Animal Testing PolicyAccording to PETA, this company conducts animal tests.

Label Information
Ingredients from packaging: ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: MINERAL OIL 46.6% (PROTECTANT), PRAMOXINE HCI 1% (PAIN RELIEVER), ZINC OXIDE 12.5% (PROTECTANT) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: BENZYL BENZOATE, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE DIBASIC, COCOA BUTTER, GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, KAOLIN, PERUVIAN BALSAM, POLYETHYLENE WAX
Directions from packaging:Adults: Apply externally to the affected area up to 5 times daily + 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 applying To use dispensing cap: + Attach it to tube, lubricate well, then gently insert part way into anus + Squeeze tube to deliver medication + Thoroughly cleanse dispensing cap after use Children Under 12 Years of Age: Ask a doctor
Warnings from packaging:For External Use Only. When using this product + Do not use more than directed unless told to do so by a doctor + Do not put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator Stop use and ask a doctor if + Allergic reaction occurs + Rectal bleeding occurs + Redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms begin or increase + Condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) Quality Sealed for Your Protection. Do not use if seal or tube is broken or punctured.

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EWG provides information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature, to supplement incomplete data available from companies and the government. The ratings below indicate the relative level of concern posed by exposure to the ingredients in this product - not the product itself - compared to other product formulations. The ratings reflect potential health hazards but do not account for the level of exposure or individual susceptibility, factors which determine actual health risks, if any. Learn more | Legal Disclaimer
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ingredients

 concerns score
BENZYL BENZOATEEndocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Ecotoxicology, Occupational hazards, Use restrictions
Data: Fair
MINERAL OIL
(Active Ingredient)		Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
Data: Fair
ZINC OXIDEDevelopmental/reproductive toxicity, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Persistence and bioaccumulation, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology
Data: Good
POLYETHYLENECancer, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Data gaps
Data: Limited
KAOLINNone Identified
Data: Fair
GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATEEcotoxicology
Data: Limited
GLYCERYL OLEATE
GLYCERYL MONOOLEATE		Ecotoxicology, Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
Data: Limited
MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (PERU BALSAM)
PERUVIAN BALSAM		None Identified
Data: Limited
PRAMOXINE HCL
PRAMOXINE HCI
(Active Ingredient)		None Identified
Data: Limited
THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER
COCOA BUTTER		None Identified
Data: Limited
CALCIUM PHOSPHATENone Identified
Data: Fair


Cancer*

*Listed below are cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Cancer - not classifiable/not likely to be human carcinogen POLYETHYLENE

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*Listed below are developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses ZINC OXIDE

Endocrine disruption*

*Listed below are endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Associated with endocrine disruption BENZYL BENZOATE

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*Listed below are allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human immune system toxicant - moderate evidence POLYETHYLENE
One or more animal studies show any effects at very low doses ZINC OXIDE
Human immune and respiratory toxicant - strong evidence MINERAL OIL
Possible human immune system toxicant BENZYL BENZOATE

Persistence and bioaccumulation*

*Listed below are persistence and bioaccumulation concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Not suspected to be bioaccumulative CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, KAOLIN, POLYETHYLENE, PRAMOXINE HCL, ZINC OXIDE
Not suspected to be persistent BENZYL BENZOATE, GLYCERYL OLEATE

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*Listed below are organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Classified as a low human health priority KAOLIN, BENZYL BENZOATE
Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, POLYETHYLENE, PRAMOXINE HCL, GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful MINERAL OIL
Possible human respiratory toxicant ZINC OXIDE

Ecotoxicology*

*Listed below are ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Suspected to be an environmental toxin GLYCERYL OLEATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Not suspected to be an environmental toxin CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, PRAMOXINE HCL, POLYETHYLENE, KAOLIN
Wildlife and environmental toxicity ZINC OXIDE, BENZYL BENZOATE

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*Listed below are irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Human any irritant - strong evidence products for use around the eyes, on the skin, or may be aerosolized (airborne) POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERYL OLEATE

Data gaps*

*Listed below are data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Considered safe based on assumption of low absorption POLYETHYLENE
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review POLYETHYLENE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product POLYETHYLENE, GLYCERYL OLEATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel PRAMOXINE HCL, THEOBROMA CACAO (CACAO) SEED BUTTER, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE
Risk assessment method deficiencies and data gaps - Maximum reported "as used" concentration is basis of safety assessment by industry safety panel (Cosmetic Ingredient Review, CIR) - implicit safe concentration limit in product GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE
Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel MINERAL OIL, MYROXYLON PEREIRAE (PERU BALSAM), BENZYL BENZOATE

Occupational hazards*

*Listed below are occupational hazards concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Allowed workplace exposures restricted to low doses BENZYL BENZOATE

Use restrictions*

*Listed below are use restrictions concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer, drawn from Skin Deep data sources. Some concerns may be specific to how a product is used or formulated; product scores reflect those variances.
type of concern product conditions ingredient(s)
Recommended restricted in cosmetics - use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Fragrance subject to restrictions: safe only within recommended use or concentration limitsn) BENZYL BENZOATE