Proctofoam HC topical / rectal

Name: Proctofoam HC topical / rectal

Proctofoam HC (hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical) side effects

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 this medication and call your doctor at once if you show signs of absorbing too much of the medicine through your skin, such as:

  • blurred vision, eye pain, or seeing halos around lights;

  • mood changes;

  • sleep problems (insomnia);

  • high blood sugar (increased thirst or urination, hunger, dry mouth, fruity breath odor,weight loss);

  • weight gain, puffiness in your face; or

  • muscle weakness, feeling tired.

Stop using the medicine and call your doctor if you have rectal bleeding or severe irritation in any treated skin.

Common side effects may include:

  • mild redness or swelling of treated skin;

  • thinning of treated skin; or

  • numbness on areas where the medicine is accidentally applied.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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