| Score |  Data: Limited |
| Health Concern | MODERATE |
| Product Type | hemorrhoids |
| Made by | CVS by CVS Corporation |
| Data last updated | February 2010 |
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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%), Witch Hazel (50.0%). Inactive Ingredients: Aloe Vera Gel, Benzophenone -4, Edetate Disodium, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 80, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Purified Water, Sodium Citrate, Vitamin E. |
| Directions from packaging: | Adults: When practical, cleanse and gently dry the affected area by patting or blotting with an appropriate cleansing tissue or 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 20-25 degrees C (68-77 F). |
| Warnings from packaging: | As a doctor before use if you have heart disease; high blood pressure; diabetes; thyroid disease; trouble urinating due to an enlarged 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 no exceed the recommended daily dosage. 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 gets worse or doest not improve with 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. |
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ingredients |
concerns | score |
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| POLYSORBATE-80 | Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Contamination concerns (ETHYLENE OXIDE, 1,4-DIOXANE), Use restrictions |  Data: Fair |
| 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 |
| TOCOPHEROL VITAMIN E | Cancer, Contamination concerns (HYDROQUINONE) | Data: Fair |
| DISODIUM EDTA EDETATE DISODIUM | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Enhanced skin absorption |  Data: Fair |
| ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Use restrictions | Data: Limited |
| PHENYLEPHRINE HCL PHENYLEPHRINE HCI (Active Ingredient) | None Identified |  Data: Limited |
| HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) (Active Ingredient) | None Identified | Data: Limited |
| SODIUM CITRATE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE | None Identified | Data: Fair |
| WATER | Innocuous | Data: Robust |
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. |
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| type of concern | product conditions | ingredient(s) |
| One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses | TOCOPHEROL | |
| Not likely to be mutagenic in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
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 moderate doses | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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) |
| One or more studies show significant wildlife and the environment disruption | PROPYLPARABEN | |
| One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption | METHYLPARABEN | |
| Associated with endocrine disruption | SULISOBENZONE | |
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 a low human health priority | WATER | |
| Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful | TOCOPHEROL, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM CITRATE, POLYSORBATE-80, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Classified as expected to be toxic or harmful | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity | PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN | |
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, TOCOPHEROL, SULISOBENZONE, SODIUM CITRATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, 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) |
| Not likely to be a skin irritant in humans | SULISOBENZONE | |
| Classified as skin irritant | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
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) |
| Safety assessment was based on related chemical | PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
| Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL | |
| 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 | TOCOPHEROL, SULISOBENZONE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, METHYLPARABEN, DISODIUM EDTA | |
| Not assessed for safety in cosmetics by industry panel | SODIUM CITRATE, PHENYLEPHRINE HCL, HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA (WITCH HAZEL) | |
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) |
| Violation of industry recommendations - Restricted in cosmetics; use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions - Not safe for use on injured or damaged skin | products for use on damaged skin | POLYSORBATE-80 |
| Determined safe for use in cosmetics, subject to concentration or use limitations - Safe for use in cosmetics with some qualifications | ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL | |
