Pramoxine lotion is a topical medication used to temporarily relieve itching and pain caused by minor skin irritation such as minor burns, cuts, scrapes, sunburn, eczema, insect bites, cold sores, or rashes from poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac. It is also used to relieve the itching and discomfort from hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum) . Pramoxine belongs to a class of drugs known as local anesthetics, which work by numbing the skin to block the feelings of pain and itching.
Ingredients or materials:
- Active ingredient: pramoxine HCl 1% w/w
- Other ingredients: Pramoxine lotion may also contain other ingredients including skin protectants (such as calamine, zinc acetate, zinc oxide) .
Positive:
- Pramoxine lotion provides temporary relief from itching and pain caused by minor skin irritation.
- It is fast-acting and provides long-lasting temporary itch relief.
- Pramoxine hydrochloride is a common, over-the-counter anti-itch ingredient that provides temporary relief from itching caused by insect bites, sunburn, and other minor skin irritations.
Negative:
- Pramoxine HCl is considered an unacceptable ingredient by EWG VERIFIED products.
- Pramoxine lotion should not be used during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of human fetal risk.
- Pramoxine lotion should not be used on children under the age of two unless directed by a physician.
