Hemorid Maximum Strength Cream for Fast Hemorrhoid Relief (2006 formulation) || Skin Deep: Cosmetic Safety Reviews

HEMORID MAXIMUM STRENGTH CREAM FOR FAST HEMORRHOID RELIEF (2006 FORMULATION)

last updated: 05/01/06 brand: Hemorid by Pfizer

SCORE

moderate hazard (out of 10)

62%

data gap

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COMPANY POLICIES

Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Non-signer: This company has not signed the Compact.

Animal Testing Policy
This company conducts animal tests.

Given the incomplete information made available by companies and the government, EWG provides additional information on personal care product ingredients from the published scientific literature. The chart below indicates that research studies have found that exposure to one or more ingredients in this product -- not the product itself -- caused the indicated health effect(s) in the studies reviewed by Skin Deep researchers. Actual health risks, if any, will vary based on the level of exposure to the ingredient and individual susceptibility -- information not available in Skin Deep.

Ingredients in this product are linked to:
	Cancer
	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
	Violations, restrictions & warnings
	Allergies/immunotoxicity
	Other concerns for ingredients used in this product: Endocrine disruption, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes

Ingredients from packaging: ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL, CETYL ALCOHOL, METHYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE 80, PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, PROPYLPARABEN, PURIFIED WATER, SORBITAN MONOOLEATE, AND STEARYL ALCOHOL. DIRECTIONS: ADULTS: APPLY EXTERNALLY TO THE AFFECTED AREA UP TO 4 TIMES DAILY. WHEN PRACTICAL, CLEANSE 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. CHILDREN UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE: ASK A DOCTOR.

Directions from packaging: Adults: apply externally to the affected area up to 4 times daily. When practical, cleanse 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. Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor.

Warnings from packaging: For external use only. Ask a doctor before use if you have heart disease, high blood pressure, thyroid disease, diabetes, 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 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 condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days, redness, irritation, swelling, pain, or other symptoms begin or increase, rectal bleeding occurs, allergic reaction occurs. 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

	score	data gap	concerns
METHYLPARABEN	10	63%	Violations, restrictions & warnings, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs), Biochemical or cellular level changes
PROPYLPARABEN	5	71%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity, Endocrine disruption, Allergies/immunotoxicity, Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
POLYSORBATE-80	2	80%	Developmental/reproductive toxicity
PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER	0	93%	none identified
CETYL ALCOHOL	1	87%	Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive), Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
SORBITAN OLEATE SORBITAN MONOOLEATE	1	86%	none identified
STEARYL ALCOHOL	1	83%	Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL ALOE BARBADENSIS GEL	1	72%	none identified
WATER (PURIFIED)	0	0%	innocuous

Cancer*

*This table includes all possible cancer concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show tumor formation at high doses		STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more in vitro tests on mammalian cells show positive mutation results		SORBITAN OLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN

Developmental/reproductive toxicity*

*This table includes all possible developmental/reproductive toxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
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
One or more animal studies show reproductive effects at very low doses		POLYSORBATE-80

Violations, restrictions & warnings*

*This table includes all possible violations, restrictions & warnings concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

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		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Violation of government restrictions - Banned or found unsafe for use in cosmetics		METHYLPARABEN

Neurotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible neurotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at high doses		POLYSORBATE-80
One or more animal studies show brain and nervous system effects at moderate doses		METHYLPARABEN

Endocrine disruption*

*This table includes all possible endocrine disruption concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more studies show weak endocrine disruption		METHYLPARABEN
Limited evidence of any disruption		PROPYLPARABEN

Allergies/immunotoxicity*

*This table includes all possible allergies/immunotoxicity concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Human skin toxicant - strong evidence		PROPYLPARABEN, METHYLPARABEN

Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)*

*This table includes all possible organ system toxicity (non-reproductive) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
One or more animal studies show liver effects at high doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		SORBITAN OLEATE, POLYSORBATE-80, CETYL ALCOHOL, STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show broad systemic effects at moderate doses (low dose studies may be unavailable for this ingredient)		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL
Limited evidence of sense organ toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN
Known human any toxicant		METHYLPARABEN

Ecotoxicology*

*This table includes all possible ecotoxicology concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Wildlife and environmental toxicity		PROPYLPARABEN

Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)*

*This table includes all possible irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

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)	STEARYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at very low doses		CETYL ALCOHOL
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at low doses		METHYLPARABEN
One or more animal studies show skin irritation at moderate doses		SORBITAN OLEATE

Data gaps*

*This table includes all possible data gaps concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

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		PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER, STEARYL ALCOHOL, SORBITAN OLEATE, PROPYLPARABEN, POLYSORBATE-80, METHYLPARABEN, CETYL ALCOHOL
Safety assessment was based on related chemical		PPG-15 STEARYL ETHER
Missing safety data noted by cosmetic industry review		ALOE BARBADENSIS (ALOE VERA) GEL

Biochemical or cellular level changes*

*This table includes all possible biochemical or cellular level changes concerns for the ingredients used by this manufacturer. Some categorizations depend on how the product is used or formulated.

type of concern	product conditions	ingredient(s)
Interferes with gene expresion		METHYLPARABEN