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Pramoxine

Local anesthetics

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OTC

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Therapeutic class
Local anesthetics
Habit forming
No
Availability
Over-the-counter (OTC)

Brand names

AmLactin APAnalpram HCCalaclearCaladrylCaladryl ClearCalagesicCallergy ClearCortane-BCuadridermaCurasoreDermal-SootheEczeminEpifoamItch-XLanabioticMycitracin Plus Pain RelieverNew-Skin Poison IvyNovacortPrameGel Reformulated Apr 2012PramosonePraxProcort 1.85/1.15ProctofoamProctofoam-HCSpectrocin PlusSummers Eve Anti-ItchTri BiozeneTronolane AnestheticVagisil WipesZinoticZinotic ES

Available as

1 MG/ML10 MG/ML1.3 MG/ML10 MG/ML · Topical Cream23.5 MG/ML · Rectal Cream10 MG/ML · Rectal Cream18.5 MG/ML · Rectal Cream5 MG/ML · Topical Cream90 MG/ML30 MG/ML · Topical Cream30 MG/ML0.01 MG/MG · Topical Ointment0.025 MG/MG · Topical Ointment25 MG/ML · Topical Cream25 MG/ML80 MG/ML25 MG/ML · Rectal Cream0.005 MG/MG · Topical Gel20 MG/ML0.1 ML/ML · Topical Gel0.1 ML/ML144 MG/ML · Rectal Cream0.02 MG/MG · Topical Gel2.5 MG/ML · Rectal Cream

FDA label sections are from openFDA and may not reflect the most recent labeling — confirm against the current DailyMed label.

Uses
Uses first aid to help prevent infection and for temporary relief of pain or discomfort in minor: cuts scrapes burns
How to use / dosing
Directions unscrew cap and pull tab to remove foil seal adults and children 2 years of age and older: clean the affected area apply a small amount of this product (an amount equal to the surface area of the tip of a finger) on the area 1 to 3 times daily may be covered with a sterile bandage children under 2 years of age: ask a doctor

Safety advice

Conservative summary derived from FDA labeling — defaults to “consult your doctor” unless the label is explicit. Not a substitute for your clinician’s advice.

PregnancyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
BreastfeedingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label. Check LactMed →
AlcoholNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
DrivingNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
KidneyNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
LiverNo information
No specific information in the FDA label.
Warnings & precautions
Warnings For external use only Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients Ask a doctor before use if you have deep or puncture wounds animal bites serious burns When using this product do not use in the eyes do not apply over large areas of the body Stop use and ask a doctor if you need to use for more than 1 week condition persists or gets worse symptoms persist for more than 1 week or clear up and occur again within a few days rash or other allergic reaction develops Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away
Current FDA labels (DailyMed)

116 marketed products on record (RxNorm)

Authoritative sources

Reference only — not clinical advice. Verify against current FDA labeling and consult a licensed provider. About half of pediatric drug use is off-label and is not reflected in FDA labels; absence of pediatric information does not mean a medicine is unused or unsafe in children.