| Brand Name | Analpram |
| Generic Name | Hydrocortisone, Pramoxine |
| Drug Class | Corticosteroid/Anesthetic |
| Availability | Prescription |
| Manufacturer | Meda Pharmaceuticals |
| Indications | Hemorrhoids, minor skin irritation |
| Type | Cream |
| Doses | 2.5% Hydrocortisone |
| Route | Topical |
| Side Effects | Burning, skin irritation |
| Interactions | Topical corticosteroids |
| Overdose | Seek help if ingested |
| Missed Dose | Apply as soon as possible |
| Contraindications | Fungal infections, skin tuberculosis |
| Alternatives | Preparation H, Anusol |
| Co-Pay Assistance Program | Not Available |
| Patient Assistance Program | Not Available |
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The combination is applied to relieve insect bites, inflammation and redness induced by hemorrhoids, other skin irritations and redness.
Hydrocortisone is a corticosteroid that mediates inflammation and Pramoxine is a local anesthetic that makes the affected area numb so that the pain and itching swelling subside.
The side effects are common such as skin irritation, skin dryness or burning sensation at the application site. The long-term use can result in skin thinning.
Pramoxine and hydrocortisone need to be used topically on the condition, in a thin layer, according to the dosage schedule given to you by your health care provider.
Hydrocortisone and Pramoxine are indeed popular medications that are administered to patients with a bleeding complaint aiming to alleviate inflammation and itchiness or pain.
Your healthcare provider should not use this combination when pregnant. As a rule it does not harm when taken on a short-term basis but your doctor should evaluate the risks.
In case you forget to take a dose, take it immediately but never near the next dose time. Do not apply two doses at once.
This interaction is mostly safe with other drugs, but your medical professional must pay attention to its use with other topical steroids in the long term.
This blend is very successful in lowering itsching, swelling and pain involving particularly, skin aggravation.
Yes, long-term usage of Hydrocortisone can be thinning of the skin. One should take the medication in accordance and should not use it too long-term without the approval of the doctor.
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