Asteroid

Menthol, Petrolatum, Zinc Oxide · Ointment · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active Ingredients Menthol 0.35% Petrolatum 79.65% Zinc Oxide 5.00%

Purpose

Purposes Anesthetic/Antipruritic/Analgesic Protectant Astringent

Uses

Uses helps relieve burning, soreness, and itching by providing rapid acting cooling barrier ointment for external hemorrhoids and minor anal irritation.

Warnings

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.

Do not use

Do Not Use Do not use if you are bleeding from the anal region.

When using this product

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

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.

Pregnancy or breast-feeding

If pregnant or breast-feeding Do not use if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Keep out of reach of children

Keep out of reach of children If swallowed, get medical help, or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Directions Adults: Apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily, especially at night, in the morning or after each bowel movement.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients Cocoa Butter, Petrolatum.

Questions?

Questions? 1-800-819-9676 or visit neoqura.com

Label text from the FDA structured product label by HEALTHTEX LIMITED (revised Jul 30, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Asteroid NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
84107-552Menthol .098 g/28g; Petrolatum 22.302 g/28g; Zinc Oxide 1.4 g/28g
Ointment
HEALTHTEX LIMITEDOTC MONOGRAPH DRUG

Frequently asked questions

What is Asteroid used for?

Uses helps relieve burning, soreness, and itching by providing rapid acting cooling barrier ointment for external hemorrhoids and minor anal irritation.

Who makes Asteroid?

Asteroid is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including HEALTHTEX LIMITED.