Drug Details
Generic Name:
Common Brands:
Analpram HC, Proctofoam HC, Pramosone, Novacort, Epifoam
Availability:
Prescription only
Therapeutic Class:
Topical corticosteroids and local anesthetics
Forms:
Topical cream, lotion, gel, ointment, aerosol foam
Administration:
Topical administration (by direct application to the skin in the affected area)
Therapeutic Uses:
Inflammation and itching caused by steroid-responsive dermatoses (skin conditions)
Controlled Status:
Not a controlled substance
Hydrocortisone-Pramoxine (Analpram Hc) Drug Class
Hydrocortisone (hai-droh-kor-tuh-sone) is a corticosteroid. Pramoxine (pra-mox-een) is a topical anesthetic.
Hydrocortisone-Pramoxine (Analpram Hc) Age Range
Hydrocortisone pramoxine (Analpram HC cream) is approved for use in adults and children 12 years of age and older. This medication can cause serious adverse events such as HPA-axis suppression, Cushing’s syndrome, growth retardation, delayed weight gain, intracranial hypertension, and local skin reactions in pediatric patients due to a higher skin surface area to body weight ratio. Topical corticosteroids should therefore be used with caution in pediatric patients with the least amount of medicine necessary for an effective therapeutic regimen.
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