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Pramoxine Hydrochloride

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Overview
Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or numbing medicine. Pramoxine topical (for the skin) is used to treat pain or itching caused by insect bites , minor burns or scrapes , hemorrhoids , vaginal irritation, and minor skin rash , dryness, or itching. Pramoxine topical is also used to treat chapped lips, and pain or skin irritation caused by coming into contact with poison ivy , poison oak , or poison sumac . Pramoxine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Indications
Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or numbing medicine. Pramoxine topical (for the skin) is used to treat pain or itching caused by insect bites , minor burns or scrapes , hemorrhoids , vaginal irritation, and minor skin rash , dryness, or itching. Pramoxine topical is also used to treat chapped lips, and pain or skin irritation caused by coming into contact with poison ivy , poison oak , or poison sumac . Pramoxine topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Contraindications
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.
Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. pramoxine topical may cause serious side effects. Stop using pramoxine topical and call your doctor at once if you have: any new redness or swelling where the medicine was applied; or severe pain, burning, or stinging where the medicine was applied. Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Warnings
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; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.
High Risk Groups
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; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.
Adult Dosage
Topical (Apply as a thin film. Usually it is used alone or in combination with corticosteroids and other drugs, in a concentration of 1%.) —
Child Dosage
No child dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Neonatal Dosage
No neonatal dosage information is recorded for this medicine yet.
Drug Interactions
Medicine used on the skin is not likely to be affected by other drugs you use. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins , and herbal products .
Storage
Gel Store Between 15°C-30°C.

Available Brands in Pakistan

No brands are recorded for this generic.