How should I use hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical?
Follow all directions on your prescription label. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Do not use hydrocortisone and pramoxine to treat any condition that has not been checked by your doctor.
Wash your hands before and after applying this medicine, unless you are using hydrocortisone and pramoxine to treat a hand condition.
Use only a small amount of hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical on the affected area and rub it gently into the skin.
Do not cover the treated skin area unless your doctor tells you to. Covering the skin that is treated with this medicine can increase the amount of the drug your skin absorbs, which may lead to unwanted side effects. Follow your doctor's instructions.
Do not take hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal by mouth. It is for use only in your rectum.
Shake the hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal foam before each use.
For best results from the rectal medication, use only the applicator provided with the medication. Otherwise, follow the directions provided with your medicine.
Clean the rectal area with mild soap and water before applying the medicine, or use any cleansing wipes provided with your medicine.
Your body may absorb too much of this medication if you use a large amount, if you apply it over large skin areas, or if you cover treated skin with heat, bandages, or plastic wrap. Skin that is cut or irritated may also absorb more topical medication than healthy skin.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, if they get worse, or if you develop signs of infection (redness, swelling, oozing) while using hydrocortisone and pramoxine. This medicine will not treat a bacterial, fungal, or viral skin infection.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Do not refrigerate the rectal aerosol foam. Keep the rectal foam canister away from open flame or high heat. The canister may explode if it gets too hot. Do not puncture or burn an empty canister.