Pramoxine Hydrochloride + Calamine: Brands, Price & Uses in Bangladesh

Established Uses

Pramoxine Hydrochloride + Calamine is an over-the-counter topical combination indicated for the temporaryrelief of itching, pain, and minor skin irritation associated with:

• Insect bites and stings
• Minor cuts, scrapes, and abrasions
• Poison ivy, poison oak, and poison sumac reactions
• Sunburn and minor thermal burns
• Minor skin rashes and other minor skin irritations

These are established, monograph-recognized over-the-counter external analgesic/antipruriticuses. Pramoxine Hydrochloride + Calamine is not indicated for deep wounds, puncture wounds, animal bites,serious burns, or infected skin, and it is not an antibiotic or antiseptic.

Dosing by Population

Administration

For external use only. Clean and dry the affected skin before applying Pramoxine Hydrochloride + Calamine.Shake liquid lotion formulations well before use. Apply a thin, even film directly to theirritated area; avoid the eyes, mouth, and other mucous membranes. Do not apply over deep orpuncture wounds, animal bites, large areas of damaged skin, or skin that appears infected. Washhands after application unless the hands are the area being treated.

Adverse effects with Pramoxine Hydrochloride + Calamine are usually mild and limited to the applicationsite. These may include:

• Transient burning, stinging, or tingling sensation immediately after application
• Local dryness or mild irritation of the skin
• Temporary pink/chalky discoloration of the skin or staining of clothing/fabric (from thecalamine component)
• Allergic contact dermatitis or rash (uncommon, but discontinue use if this occurs)

Seek medical advice if irritation, redness, or swelling worsens or spreads, or if signs of anallergic reaction (such as hives, facial swelling, or difficulty breathing) occur.