Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Hcl

Prescription

Brand names: hydrocortisone acetate pramoxine HCl

Dosage Form

Topical

Route

TOPICAL

Manufacturer

Bryant Ranch Prepack

About This Medication

DESCRIPTION Hydrocortisone Acetate 2.5% and Pramoxine HCl 1% Cream is a topical preparation containing hydrocortisone acetate 2.5% w/w and pramoxine hydrochloride 1% w/w in a hydrophilic cream base containing stearic acid, cetyl alcohol, Aquaphor ®, isopropyl palmitate, polyoxyl 40 stearate, propylene glycol, potassium sorbate, sorbic acid, triethanolamine lauryl sulfate, and purified water. Topical corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory and anti-pruritic agents. The structural formula, the chemical name, molecular formula and molecular weight for the active ingredients are presented below. Image 1

Active Ingredients

Ingredient	Strength
Hydrocortisone Acetate	-
Pramoxine Hydrochloride	-

Indications & Usage

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

Dosage & Administration

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Topical corticosteroids are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film three to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

Side Effects Overview

ADVERSE REACTIONS The following local adverse reactions are reported infrequently with topical corticosteroids, but may occur more frequently with the use of occlusive dressings. These reactions are listed in an approximate decreasing order of occurrence: Burning Hypertrichosis Maceration of the skin Itching Acneiform eruptions Secondary infection Irritation Hypopigmentation Skin atrophy Dryness Perioral dermatitis Striae Folliculitis Allergic contact dermatitis Miliaria

Contraindications

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Frequently Asked Questions

INDICATIONS AND USAGE Topical corticosteroids are indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses.

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Topical corticosteroids are generally applied to the affected area as a thin film three to four times daily depending on the severity of the condition. Occlusive dressings may be used for the management of psoriasis or recalcitrant conditions. If an infection develops, the use of occlusive dressings should be discontinued and appropriate antimicrobial therapy instituted.

CONTRAINDICATIONS Topical corticosteroids are contraindicated in those patients with a history of hypersensitivity to any of the components of the preparation.

Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Hcl is a prescription medication. You will need a valid prescription from a licensed healthcare provider.

References & Data Sources

• DailyMed — Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Hcl drug label (National Library of Medicine)
• openFDA — Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Hcl label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
• RxNorm — RXCUI 1234506 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
• NDC Directory — Hydrocortisone Acetate, Pramoxine Hcl (FDA National Drug Code)

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Data sources: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS