Hydrocortisone/pramoxine topical Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings

Hydrocortisone/pramoxine topical is also known as: Analpram-HC, Enzone, Epifoam, HC Pramoxine, Hydropram, Novacort, Pramosone, Proctocream HC, ProctoCream-HC, Proctofoam HC, Rectocort HC, Zone-A, Zone-A Forte

Overview

If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Hydrocortisone Acetate/Pramoxine Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Hydrocortisone/pramoxine topical Pregnancy Warnings

Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have revealed evidence that the more potent corticosteroids have been teratogenic after dermal application. Corticosteroids are generally teratogenic in laboratory animals when administered systemically at relatively low dosage levels. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical should only be given during pregnancy when benefits outweigh risks. Drugs of this class should not be used extensively on pregnant patients, in large amounts, or for prolonged periods of time.

Hydrocortisone/pramoxine topical Lactation Warnings

It is not known whether topical administration of corticosteroids could result in sufficient systemic absorption to produce detectable quantities in breast milk. Systemically administered corticosteroids are secreted into breast milk in quantities not likely to have a harmful effect on the infant. Nevertheless, caution should be exercised when topical corticosteroids are administered to a nursing woman.

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