You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to pramoxine, hydrocortisone, or to another topical steroid (such as hydrocortisone, Cutivate®, Dermatop®, Psorcon®)
Uses:
Cream, Ointment, Lotion
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often. Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
This medicine is for use only on the skin. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. Do not use on areas of the skin that have cuts or scrapes. Do not use this medicine on your face or neck unless your doctor has told you to.
Apply a thin layer to the affected area. Rub it in gently.
Do not cover the treated area with a bandage unless your doctor has told you to.
If a dose is missed:
If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, apply it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the medicine and skip the missed dose.
Do not apply extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
Unless approved by your doctor, do not use cosmetics or other skin care products on the treated skin areas.
Warnings:
Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have glaucoma, diabetes, or an infection of the skin such as herpes or chickenpox.
Do not use this medicine for a skin problem that has not been checked by your doctor.
Children may be more likely to have serious side effects from this medicine if too much is absorbed through the skin. Apply the medicine carefully to make sure you don't use too much.
If this medicine is used on the diaper area of a child, avoid using tight-fitting diapers or plastic pants.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
Severe itching, burning, or skin irritation
Redness, swelling, drainage, or pus from the area or other signs of infection
Changes in hair growth
Mild burning, dryness, irritation, redness, or itching
