Pramox Hc

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes Pramox Hc. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of Pramox Hc with your doctor.

The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking Pramox Hc. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time.

Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects.

• burning, dryness, irritation, itching, or redness of skin
• skin rash

Although most of these side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not check with your doctor or seek medical attention.

Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:

• blood-containing blisters on skin
• changes in skin colour
• excess hair growth
• increased skin sensitivity
• lack of healing of skin condition
• numbness in fingers
• pain when the medication is applied
• painful, red, or itchy pus-containing blisters in hair follicles
• raised, dark-red, wart-like spots on skin
• skin infection
• thinning of skin with easy bruising

Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:

• symptoms of an allergic reaction (e.g., swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, face, lips, mouth, or throat; difficulty breathing or swallowing)

Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking Pramox Hc.

Pramox HC cream

This product contains 1% hydrocortisone acetate and 1% pramoxine in a cream base. Nonmedicinal ingredients: petrolatum USP, stearic acid TP NF, arlacel 165, lanette wax SX, cetyl alcohol NF, ceraphyl 368, phenonip, water (purified) USP, sodium biphosphate USP, propylene glycol USP, and sodium hydroxide NF.

Pramox HC lotion

This product contains 1% hydrocortisone acetate and 1% pramoxine in lotion form. Nonmedicinal ingredients: petrolatum USP, stearic acid TP NF, arlacel 165, lanette wax SX, generol 122 E5, ceraphyl 368, phenonip, water (purified) USP, sodium biphosphate USP, propylene glycol USP, menthol DL USP, and sodium hydroxide NF.

Hydrocortisone - pramoxine should not be used by anyone who:

• is allergic to hydrocortisone, pramoxine, or to any of the ingredients of the medication
• has certain viral diseases such as varicella (Chickenpox), vaccinia, and herpes simplex
• has untreated tubercular, bacterial, or fungal skin infections

If you are applying additional medications to the area being treated, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:

• stop taking one of the medications,
• change one of the medications to another,
• change how you are taking one or both of the medications, or
• leave everything as is.

An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.

Medications other than those listed above may interact with Pramox Hc. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter (non-prescription), and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the Nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.

Before you begin using a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or Allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health. These factors may affect how you should use Pramox Hc.

Allergies or sensitization: Stop using Pramox Hc and call your doctor if irritation, allergic reaction, or sensitization occurs. Inform all health professionals involved in your care that you have been using corticosteroids.

Excessive use: Prolonged or excessive use of this product could produce effects similar to those seen after taking corticosteroids by mouth for prolonged periods of time (such as thin skin, easy bruising, and thin bones, or increased risk of infections). To minimize this possibility when long-term therapy is anticipated, your doctor may instruct you to periodically interrupt treatment.

Infected areas: Do not use Pramox Hc on infected lesions unless you are also using appropriate anti-infective medications as recommended by your doctor.

Pregnancy: Pramox Hc should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefits outweigh the risks. If you become pregnant while using Pramox Hc, contact your doctor immediately.

Breast-feeding: It is not known if Pramox Hc passes into breast milk. If you are a breast-feeding mother and are using Pramox Hc, it may affect your baby. Talk to your doctor about whether you should continue breast-feeding.

Children: The safety and effectiveness of using Pramox Hc have not been established for children.