What is hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical?
Pramoxine is an anesthetic. It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.
Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation, redness, and swelling.
The combination of hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical is used to treat pain, itching, or inflammation of the skin caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, insect bites, and minor burns or scrapes. This medication is also used on the rectal area to treat itching and inflammation caused by hemorrhoids, anal fissures, or other rectal irritation.
Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What is the most important information I should know about hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or pramoxine, or if you have chickenpox or measles.
Before using hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or any other anesthetics or "numbing medicines."
Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection. If you have a skin infection, you should not use this medication until your infection is treated and clears up.
Avoid using this medication on your face, near your eyes, or on body areas where you have skin folds or thin skin.
Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more sensitive to the effects of topical hydrocortisone.
Do not cover treated skin areas with a bandage or other covering unless your doctor has told you to. If you are treating the diaper area of a baby, do not use plastic pants or tight-fitting diapers. Covering the skin that is treated with hydrocortisone topical can increase the amount of the drug your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Contact your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it gets worse after using this medication for several days.
Do not use hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical for any condition that has not been checked by a doctor.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before using hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrocortisone or pramoxine, or if you have chickenpox or measles.
Before using hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or any other anesthetics or "numbing medicines." Also tell your doctor if you have:
liver disease;
diabetes;
problems with your eyes;
a stomach or intestinal disorder;
a rectal sore or infection; or
if you use any drugs that weaken the immune system, including steroids.
Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection. If you have a skin infection, you should not use this medication until your infection is treated and clears up.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby. Before using hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.
It is not known whether hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Do not use this medication on a child without a doctor's advice. Children are more sensitive to the effects of topical hydrocortisone.