Asteroid
Menthol, Petrolatum, Zinc Oxide · Ointment · Topical
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
- Menthol in 1 product
- Petrolatum in 1 product
- Zinc Oxide in 1 product
Asteroid NDC products (1)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84107-552 | Menthol .098 g/28g; Petrolatum 22.302 g/28g; Zinc Oxide 1.4 g/28g Ointment | HEALTHTEX LIMITED | OTC 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.