Pramoxine topical

Pramoxine is a numbing medicine.

Pramoxine topical (for the skin) is used to relieve pain or itching from insect bites, minor burns or scrapes, hemorrhoids, vaginal irritation, and minor skin rash, dryness, or itching. Pramoxine topical is also used to help with chapped lips and to relieve pain or skin irritation from contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Pramoxine topical may also be used for reasons not listed in this medication guide.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor.

Do not take by mouth. This topical medicine is for use only on the skin.

Wash your hands before and after applying pramoxine topical. Wash the affected skin area with warm water and a mild soap. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly.

To use pramoxine on the skin (spray, lotion, gel, or stick), apply just enough of the medication to cover the area to be treated.

Do not use pramoxine topical on deep skin wounds, blistered skin, severe burns, or large skin areas. Seek medical attention for more severe skin irritation or injury.

Pramoxine hemorrhoid cream, lotion, foam, or medicated wipe may be used on the rectum after each bowel movement to treat hemorrhoid pain and itching.

Shake the pramoxine rectal foam before each use. Squirt only a small amount of the medicine onto a clean tissue and apply it to your rectum.

To use the pramoxine medicated wipe to treat the rectal or vaginal area, gently pat or wipe onto the area. Avoid harsh rubbing. Each pramoxine medicated wipe is for one use only. Throw the wipe away after using.

Do not insert this medicine or the medicated wipe into your rectum or vagina. Use pramoxine topical only on the outside of the area.

Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days, or if your condition clears up and then comes back.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Store pramoxine foam in an upright position. Do not refrigerate.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to pramoxine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to take pramoxine topical if you are allergic to any drugs or any other numbing medicines.

Ask a doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Get emergency medical help if you notice signs of an allergic reaction: hives; trouble breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

pramoxine topical may lead to serious side effects. Stop using pramoxine topical and contact your doctor immediately if you experience:

• any new redness or swelling at the site where the medicine was applied; or
• severe pain, burning, or stinging at the site where the medicine was applied.

Less serious side effects are more common, and you might not experience any at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects, and others may happen. Contact your doctor for advice about side effects. You can report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain:

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts: Gel, spray, cream, or lotion: Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus:

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts: Gel, spray, cream, or lotion: Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Adult Dose for Hemorrhoids:

Pads or foam:Apply topically up to 5 times daily or after each bowel movement

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain:

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts: Gel, spray, cream, or lotion: 2 years or older: Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus:

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts: Gel, spray, cream, or lotion: 2 years or older: Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hemorrhoids:

Pads or foam:12 years or older: Apply topically up to 5 times daily or after each bowel movement

Since pramoxine topical is used when needed, you are unlikely to miss a dose.

An overdose of pramoxine topical is not expected to be dangerous. Seek emergency medical help or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if anyone accidentally swallows the medication.

Do not get pramoxine topical in your eyes or mouth. If this happens, rinse with water.

Do not use other medications on the areas you treat with pramoxine topical, unless your doctor instructs you to.

Medicine applied to the skin is not likely to be influenced by other medications you take. However, many medications can interact with one another. Inform each of your healthcare providers about all the medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and herbal products.