Ammonium lactate / pramoxine topical Side Effects
Applies to ammonium lactate / pramoxine topical: topical cream.
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to ammonium lactate and pramoxine.
Do not apply ammonium lactate and pramoxine topical to your face, unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid getting this medication in your mouth or eyes. If it does get into any of these areas, rinse with water. Do not use ammonium lactate and pramoxine topical on sunburned, windburned, dry, chapped, irritated, or broken skin.
Avoid using skin products that can cause irritation, such as harsh soaps, shampoos, or skin cleansers, hair coloring or permanent chemicals, hair removers or waxes, or skin products with alcohol, spices, astringents, or lime. Do not use other medicated skin products unless your doctor has told you to.
Avoid exposure to sunlight or artificial UV rays (sunlamps or tanning beds). Ammonium lactate and pramoxine topical can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight and sunburn may result. Use a sunscreen (minimum SPF 15) and wear protective clothing if you must be out in the sun.
Call your doctor if your symptoms to not improve, or if your condition gets worse even after using ammonium lactate and pramoxine topical.
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 the medication and call your doctor at once if you have severe itching, burning, or stinging of the skin after applying this medication.
Less serious side effects of ammonium lactate / pramoxine topical may include:
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mild burning, stinging, or irritation;
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skin peeling;
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redness, scaling,, or itching;
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changes in the color of treated skin;
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bruising;
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swelling; or
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dryness.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.
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Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.
