| Score |  Data: Fair |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | hemorrhoids |
| Made by | Preparation H by Wyeth Consumer Products |
| Data last updated | August 2007 |
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company policies | |
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| Compact for Safe Cosmetics | Non-signer |
| Animal Testing Policy | UNKNOWN: As of EWG's last review, this company is not certified by PETA or Leaping Bunny as not testing on animals. |
Label Information | |
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| Ingredients from packaging: | ACTIVE INGREDIENTS: PHENYLEPHRINE HCI 0.25% (VASOCONSTRICTOR), WITCH HAZEL 50.0% (ASTRINGENT) INACTIVE INGREDIENTS: ALCOHOL (7.5%), BENZOPHENONE-4, EDETATE DISODIUM, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLPARABEN, PURIFIED WATER, SODIUM CITRATE |
| Directions from packaging: | Adults: When practical, cleanse the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing wipe. Gently dry by patting or blotting with tissue or a soft cloth before applying gel. When first opening the tube, puncture foil seal with top end of cap. Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor. Store at room temperature or in cool place, but not over 80°F. |
| Warnings from packaging: | 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 of 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 by a doctor. + do not put this product into 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. 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. Tamper-Evident: If outer wrap imprinted "Preparation H" is broken or missing or if the tear strip is missing when purchased, do not use. |
Where to purchase | ||
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| METHYLPARABEN | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Biochemical or cellular level changes |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLPARABEN | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Ecotoxicology | Data: Fair |
| SULISOBENZONE BENZOPHENONE-4 | Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| PROPYLENE GLYCOL | Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Enhanced skin absorption, Use restrictions | Data: Fair |
| ETHANOL ALCOHOL | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Multiple, additive exposure sources, Enhanced skin absorption | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM EDTA EDETATE DISODIUM | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) WITCH HAZEL (ASTRINGENT) (Active Ingredient) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| PHENYLEPHRINE HCL PHENYLEPHRINE HCI (VASOCONSTRICTOR) (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM CITRATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| WATER (PURIFIED) | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not likely to be a any toxicant in humans | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| One or more animal studies show developmental effects at high doses | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| One or more animal studies show any effects at low doses | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more human case studies show equivocal photoallergic effects | SULISOBENZONE | |
| One or more human case studies show possible immune effects | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
| Limited evidence of skin and immune system toxicity | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as medium human health priority | ETHANOL | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | WATER, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM CITRATE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
Multiple, additive exposure sources**Listed below are multiple, additive exposure sources 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Designated as safe for general or specific, limited use in food | SODIUM CITRATE, PROPYLPARABEN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, METHYLPARABEN, ETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Used in food or as an additive with limited or no toxicity information available | ETHANOL | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Not suspected to be an environmental toxin | WATER, METHYLPARABEN, PROPYLPARABEN, SODIUM CITRATE, SULISOBENZONE, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, ETHANOL, DISODIUM EDTA | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| 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 | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL), PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, SODIUM CITRATE | |
| 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 | DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | ETHANOL | |
| 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 | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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. |
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Biochemical or cellular level changes**Listed below are biochemical or cellular level changes 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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Interferes with gene expresion | METHYLPARABEN | |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
