Pramosone Lotion

Generic Name: Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine Lotion (hye-droe-KOR-ti-sone ASS-eh-tate/pra-MOX-een)
Brand Name: Pramosone

Pramosone Lotion is used for:

Treating inflammation and itching of the skin due to certain skin conditions.

Pramosone Lotion is a combination topical corticosteroid and local anesthetic. It works by reducing skin inflammation (redness, swelling, itching, and irritation) in a way that is not exactly understood. It also decreases pain in the affected area.

Do NOT use Pramosone Lotion if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Pramosone Lotion

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Pramosone Lotion:

Some medical conditions may interact with Pramosone Lotion. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have any kind of skin infection, cuts, scrapes, or lessened blood flow to your skin in the affected area
• if you have a parasitic, bacterial, fungal, or viral infection; diabetes; measles; tuberculosis (TB); a positive TB skin test; chickenpox; shingles; herpes infection of the eye; kidney problems; or you have received a recent vaccination

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Pramosone Lotion. Because little, if any, of Pramosone Lotion is absorbed into the blood, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.

Ask your health care provider if Pramosone Lotion may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Pramosone Lotion:

Use Pramosone Lotion as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Pramosone Lotion is for external use only.
• Shake well before each use.
• Apply a thin film of Pramosone Lotion to the affected area and rub in well.
• If you miss a dose of Pramosone Lotion, apply it as soon as possible. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not use 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Pramosone Lotion.

Important safety information:

• Avoid getting Pramosone Lotion in your eyes. If you get Pramosone Lotion in your eyes, immediately flush them with cool tap water.
• If your symptoms do not get better within several days or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
• Check with your doctor before having vaccinations while you are using Pramosone Lotion.
• Corticosteroids may affect growth rate in CHILDREN and teenagers in some cases. They may need regular growth checks while they use Pramosone Lotion.
• Caution is advised when using Pramosone Lotion in CHILDREN; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Pramosone Lotion while you are pregnant. It is not known if Pramosone Lotion is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Pramosone Lotion, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Pramosone Lotion:

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Dry skin; itching.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); acne-like rash; excessive hair growth; inflamed hair follicles; inflammation around the mouth; muscle weakness; rectal pain, burning, cracking, itching, bleeding, peeling, or irritation not present before using Pramosone Lotion; thinning, softening, or discoloration of the skin; unusual weight gain, especially in the face.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. You may also report side effects at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include increased thirst or urination; muscle weakness; unusual weight gain, especially in the face. Pramosone Lotion may be harmful if swallowed.

Proper storage of Pramosone Lotion:

Store Pramosone Lotion at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Pramosone Lotion out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Pramosone Lotion, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Pramosone Lotion is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Pramosone Lotion. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.

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