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Pronunciation |
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(pra
MOKS een & hye droe KOR ti
sone) |
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U.S. Brand
Names |
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Enzone®; Pramosone®;
Proctofoam®-HC; Zone-A
Forte® |
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Generic
Available |
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No |
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Synonyms |
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Hydrocortisone and Pramoxine |
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Pharmacological Index |
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Anesthetic/Corticosteroid |
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Use |
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Treatment of severe anorectal or perianal swelling |
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Pregnancy Risk
Factor |
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C |
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Usual Dosage |
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Apply to affected areas 3-4 times/day |
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Dental Health: Local
Anesthetic/Vasoconstrictor
Precautions |
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No information available to require special precautions |
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Dental Health:
Effects on Dental Treatment |
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No effects or complications reported |
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Patient
Information |
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When using rectally, the special applicator should be used, the aerosol
container should not be placed in the rectum; for local application the foam can
be placed on a tissue first |
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Nursing
Implications |
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When using rectally, the special applicator should be used, the aerosol
container should not be placed in the rectum; for local application the foam can
be placed on a tissue first |
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Dosage Forms |
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Cream, topical: Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% and hydrocortisone acetate 0.5%
(30 g); pramoxine hydrochloride 1% and hydrocortisone acetate 1%
Foam, rectal: Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% and hydrocortisone acetate 1% (10 g)
Lotion, topical: Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% and hydrocortisone 0.25%;
pramoxine hydrochloride 1% and hydrocortisone 2.5%; pramoxine hydrochloride 2.5%
and hydrocortisone 1% (37.5 mL, 120 mL, 240 mL)
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