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Asteroid

menthol, petrolatum, zinc oxide · Asteroid is an over-the-counter drug containing menthol, petrolatum, zinc oxide, made by HEALTHTEX LIMITED.

Type
Over the counter
Drug class
Not classified
Route
Topical
Manufacturers
1

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

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Active ingredients

Menthol 0.35% Petrolatum 79.65% Zinc Oxide 5.00%

Purpose

Anesthetic/Antipruritic/Analgesic Protectant Astringent

Uses

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

Directions

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

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 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 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 breastfeeding

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.

Inactive ingredients

Cocoa Butter, Petrolatum.

Questions?

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

Forms and strengths

From the FDA NDC Directory · 1 product codes

Dosage formStrengthRouteNDCs
Ointment.098 g/28g / 22.302 g/28g / 1.4 g/28gtopical1

Manufacturers and labels

1 FDA label

  • HEALTHTEX LIMITEDShown hereM015 · Label 07/30/2025 · NDC 84107-552Full label

Asteroid: common questions

What is Asteroid used for?
helps relieve burning, soreness, and itching by providing rapid acting cooling barrier ointment for external hemorrhoids and minor anal irritation.
Is Asteroid a prescription drug?
No. Asteroid is sold over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
Are there other products with the same active ingredient as Asteroid?
Yes. Other FDA-listed products with the same active ingredients include Medline.
Who makes Asteroid?
HEALTHTEX LIMITED lists Asteroid with the FDA.

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, openFDA drug label (SPL) and NDC Directory · Last updated 07/30/2025 · Label text is shown as published by the manufacturer. Not medical advice