Brand Name :
Pramosone, epifoam, procort, analapram E
Synonyms :
Pramoxine /hydrocortisone topical
Class :
Anesthetic/corticosteroid, Anorectal
Dosage Forms & Strengths
Rectal aerosol foam
1% pramoxine/1%Hydrocortisone
Topical
every 6-8 hours
cream
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:
Itching
Dryness
Hypertrichosis
Hypopigmentation
Allergic contact dermatitis
Secondary infection
Striae
Burning
Irritation
Folliculitis
Perioral dermatitis
Skin maceration
Skin atrophy
Pregnancy consideration:
US FDA Pregnancy category: C
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown
Pregnancy category:
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.
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.
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.
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category
Patient information leaflet
Generic Name: Pramoxine /hydrocortisone topical
Pronounced: [pra-MOX-een and HYE-droe-KOR-ti-sone]
Why do we use Pramoxine /hydrocortisone?
It is used to reduce swelling, itchiness, and pain caused by minor skin irritations or hemorrhoids