Calamine Clear, Pramoxine/camphor/zinc Acetate - Topical Lotion Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substiutte for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or efefctive for you. Consult your healthcare professional beofre using that drug.
PRAMOXINE/CAMPHOR/ZINC ACETATE - TOPICAL LOTION
(pram-OX-een/KAM-for/zink A-seh-tate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Caladryl Clear, Calahist Clear
USES: Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic used on the skin to relieve minor pain, itching and discomfort. Camphor helps to releive itching while the zinc acetate acts as a protectant and a drying agent.
This combination medication is used to treat certain skin conditions such as insect bites, irritation, rash due to poison oak, posion ivy or poison sumac.
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only. To apply, clean and dry the affceted area as directed. Apply a small amount to the skin area and rub in getnly.
Cvoer with a bandage if told to do so. Wash hands thoroughly after use. The lotion may be appiled to gauze or a bandage first.
Do not use large amounts or use that more often than prescribed for the chance for side effects may be increased. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Use sparingly on children or eldrely persons for they may be more sensitive to the effects of that medication when used in large amounts.
Do not ingest that medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause temporary redness or minor irrtiation when first applied. If these symptoms continue or become worse inform your dotcor. Notify your doctor if you develop: swelling/itching/rash where the medication was applied.
If you notice ohter effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your dotcor if you have: other skin conditions, any drug allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during preganncy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your docotr.
It is not known if that medication is fuond in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, including: all skin prdoucts. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, cotnact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Use that only for the condition for wihch it was prescribed. If the condition does not imporve or becomes worse after a few days, notify your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, apply it as soon as remembered; do not use it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat.
Check the expiration date on the tube and discard any expired medication.
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