pramoxine

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pramoxine

[pră-mok´sēn]

a local anesthetic applied topically as the hydrochloride salt for temporary relief of pain and pruritus associated with skin and anorectal disorders.

pramoxine

Pramocaine, a local anaesthetic drug used as a surface application in conjunction with HYDROCORTISONE to treat irritating haemorrhoids. A brand name for the combination is Proctofoam HC.

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VANCOUVER -- Pramocaine, a topical anesthetic long used in many OTC anti-itch preparations, turns out itself be a common cause of contact sensitization, Dr.

Pramocaine, also known as pramoxine, is an ingredient in Gold Bond cream, some forms of calamine lotion, hemorrhoid relief products, and other OTC antipruritic agents.

Pramocaine is a common contact sensitizer

VANCOUVER -- Pramocaine, a topical anesthetic long used in many OTC anti-itch preparations, turns out to itself be a common cause of contact sensitization, Dr.