Dosing & Uses
Dosing Forms & Strengths
menthol/pramoxine topical
topical cream
- 1%/1%
Pain and Itching
For temporary relief of pain and itch associated with minor skin irritations, minor cuts, minor burns, minor sunburns, scrapes, or insect bites; may also be used for rashes due to poison ivy, oak, or sumac
Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times daily
Dosage Forms & Strengths
menthol/pramoxine topical
topical cream
- 1%/1%
Pain and Itching
For temporary relief of pain and itch associated with minor skin irritations, minor cuts, minor burns, minor sunburns, scrapes, or insect bites; may also be used for rashes due to poison ivy, oak, or sumac
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
≥2 years: Apply topically to affected area up to 3-4 times daily
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Cautions
For external use only
Avoid contact with eyes
Do not use in the eyes or mucous membranes
Not for prolonged use
Do not apply to large areas of the body
Discontinue if symptoms persist for >7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Discontinue if redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy Category: A
Lactation: Unknown if distributed in human breast milk
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Menthol and pramoxine: Each of these agents elicits local anesthetic effects
