Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical

Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Zinc oxide is a mineral.

The combination of pramoxine and zinc oxide topical (for the skin) is used to treat itching, burning, irritation, or other rectal discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or painful bowel movements.

Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine. Wash the affected skin area with warm water and a mild soap. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly.

Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical may be used on the rectum after each bowel movement to treat hemorrhoid pain and itching.

Do not insert this medication into your rectum. Use pramoxine and zinc oxide topical only on the outside of the area.

Pramoxine and zinc oxide topical will not treat a bacterial or fungal infection. Call your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as redness and warmth or oozing lesions around your rectum.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 day of treatment, or if your condition clears up and then comes back.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep the cap tightly closed when not in use.

Usual Adult Dose for Hemorrhoids:

Apply externally to the affected area up to 5 times daily. When practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinsing thoroughly. Gently dry by patting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying.

Dispensing Cap:
Attach it to tube, lubricate well, then gently insert part way into anus. Squeeze the tube to deliver medication, then thoroughly cleanse the dispensing cap after use.

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hemorrhoids:

>=12 years:
Apply externally to the affected area up to 5 times daily. When practical, clean the affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinsing thoroughly. Gently dry by patting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before applying.

Dispensing Cap:
Attach it to tube, lubricate well, then gently insert part way into anus. Squeeze the tube to deliver medication, then thoroughly cleanse the dispensing cap after use.

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied pramoxine and zinc oxide. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.