| Pronunciation |
 (pra
MOKS
een) |
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| U.S. Brand Names |
| Anusol® Ointment [OTC]; Fleet® Pain Relief [OTC]; Itch-X®[OTC]; Phicon®[OTC]; PrameGel®[OTC]; Prax®[OTC]; ProctoFoam® NS [OTC]; Tronolane®[OTC] |
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| Generic Available |
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No |
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| Synonyms |
| Pramoxine Hydrochloride |
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| Pharmacological Index |
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Local Anesthetic |
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| Use |
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Temporary relief of pain and itching associated with anogenital pruritus or irritation; dermatosis, minor burns, or hemorrhoids |
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| Pregnancy Risk Factor |
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C |
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| Adverse Reactions |
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1% to 10%: Dermatologic: Angioedema Local: Contact dermatitis, burning, stinging <1%: Cardiovascular: Edema Dermatologic: Urticaria Genitourinary: Urethritis Hematologic: Methemoglobinemia in infants Local: Tenderness |
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| Drug Interactions |
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No data reported |
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| Mechanism of Action |
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Pramoxine, like other anesthetics, decreases the neuronal membrane's permeability to sodium ions; both initiation and conduction of nerve impulses are blocked, thus depolarization of the neuron is inhibited |
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| Pharmacodynamics/Kinetics |
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Onset of therapeutic effect: Within 2-5 minutes Peak effect: 3-5 minutes Duration: May last for several days |
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| Usual Dosage |
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Adults: Topical: Apply as directed, usually every 3-4 hours to affected area (maximum adult dose: 200 mg) |
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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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Discontinue if rash appears or if condition worsens or does not improve in 3-4 days |
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| Nursing Implications |
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Apply sparingly, use the minimal effective dose |
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| Dosage Forms |
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Pramoxine hydrochloride: Cream: Prax®: 1% (30 g, 113.4 g, 454 g) Tronolane®: 1% (30 g, 60 g) Tronothane® HCl: 1% (28.4 g) Gel, topical: Itch-X®: 1% (35.4 g) PrameGel®: 1% (118 g) Lotion (Prax®): 1% (15 mL, 120 mL, 240 mL) Ointment (Anusol®): 1% (30 g) Pads (Fleet® Pain Relief): 1% (100s) Spray (Itch-X®): 1% (60 mL) |
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