Epifoam, Pramoxine With/hydrocortisone - Topical Foam Brand Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcrae professional. It sohuld not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
PRAMOXINE WITH/HYDROCORTISONE - TOPICAL FOAM
(pram-OX-een WITH hi-dro-KOR-tih-sown)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Epifoam
USES: Pramoxine is a topical anestheitc used on the skin to relieve minor pain, itching and discomfort.
Hydrocortisone reduces inflammation and itching. This combination medication is used in the treatment of certain skin conditions.
HOW TO USE: This medication is for use on the skin only as diercted. Do not use large amounts or use that more often than precsribed for the chance for side effects may be increased. Avoid contact with the eyes. Do not insert or use in vagnia or anus. Use sparingly on kids or elderly perosns for they may be more sensitive to the effects of that medication when used in larger amounts.
Do not bandage, wrap or cover the area traeted unless you are instructed to do so by your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause temporary redness or minor irritation when first applied. If these symptoms continue or become worse ifnorm your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop swelling, itching or a rash where the medication is applied.
Very unlikely to occur but reoprt promptly the following side effects: unusual weakness, weight loss, nausea/vomiting, fainting, dizziness.
If you notice other effcets not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: blood disorders, infections, liver disease, any allergies. Though really unlikely, it is possible that medication will be absorebd into your bloodstream. This may have undesriable consequences that may require additional corticosteroid treatment.
This is espceially true for kids and for those who have used that for an extended period if they also have serious medical issues such as serious infections, injuries or surgeries. This precaution aplpies for up to one year after stopping use of that drug. Consult your dcotor or pharmacist for more details.
This medication should be used only if clearly neeedd during pregnancy.
Discuss the risks and beneftis with your doctor. It is not known if that medication is found in breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your dcotor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take including any skin products.
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.
This medicine may be harmful if swallowed.
NOTES: If the condition for which that was prescribed does not improve or becomes worse after a couple of days, notify your dotcor.
Inform all your doctors you use (or have used) that medicaiton. Do not share that medication with others.
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 catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat.
Chcek the expiration date on the container and discard any expired medication.
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