What Is Pramoxine Zinc Oxide Topical

Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.
Zinc oxide is a mineral.
The combination of pramoxine and zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching, burning, irritation, or other rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or painful bowel movements.
Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to pramoxine, zinc, dimethicone, lanolin, cod liver oil, petroleum jelly, parabens, mineral oil, or wax.
Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use this medicine if you are allergic to any drugs or any other numbing medicines.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether pramoxine and zinc oxide topical will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether pramoxine and zinc oxide topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Pramoxine Zinc Oxide Topical Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using pramoxine and zinc oxide topical and call your doctor at once if you have:

• any new redness or swelling where the medicine was applied;
• severe pain, burning, or stinging where the medicine is applied; or
• rectal bleeding or continued pain.

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.

Pramoxine Zinc Oxide Topical Interactions

Avoid getting this medicine in your eyes, nose, or vagina. If this does happen, rinse with water.
It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied pramoxine and zinc oxide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Pramoxine Zinc Oxide Topical Dosage

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.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine. Wash the affected skin area with warm water and a mild soap. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly.
Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical may be used on the rectum after each bowel movement to treat hemorrhoid pain and itching.
Do not insert this medication into your rectum. Use pramoxine and zinc oxide topical only on the outside of the area.
Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection. Call your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as redness and warmth or oozing lesions around your rectum.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 day of treatment, or if your condition clears up and then comes back.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the cap tightly closed when not in use.
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
Since pramoxine and zinc oxide topical is used on an as needed basis, you are not likely to miss a dose. Using extra cream or ointment to make up a missed dose will not make the medication more effective.