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Brand Name :
Pramosone, epifoam, procort, analapram E
Synonyms :
Pramoxine /hydrocortisone topical
Class :
Anesthetic/corticosteroid, Anorectal
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
Rectal aerosol foamÂ
1% pramoxine/1%HydrocortisoneÂ
cream
Topical
every 6-8 hours
Apply to the affected area
Apply every 6-8 hours to the affected area
may decrease the anti-neoplastic effect
may increase the adverse effect
may increase the adverse effect
may increase the adverse effect
may increase the adverse effect
may increase the adverse effect
Frequency defined:Â Â
ItchingÂ
DrynessÂ
HypertrichosisÂ
HypopigmentationÂ
Allergic contact dermatitisÂ
Secondary infectionÂ
StriaeÂ
BurningÂ
IrritationÂ
FolliculitisÂ
Perioral dermatitisÂ
Skin macerationÂ
Skin atrophyÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
US FDA Pregnancy category: CÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.  Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this categoryÂ
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: Pramoxine /hydrocortisone topicalÂ
Pronounced: [pra-MOX-een and HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone]Â
Why do we use Pramoxine /hydrocortisone?Â
It is used to reduce swelling, itchiness, and pain caused by minor skin irritations or hemorrhoidsÂ