Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic used on the skin to relieve minor pain, itching and discomfort. Camphor helps to relieve 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, poison ivy or poison sumac.
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calaclear
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Uses
Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic used on the skin to relieve minor pain, itching and discomfort. Camphor helps to relieve 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, poison ivy or poison sumac.
Storage
- Store 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.
Overdose
- If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
How
To Use - Calaclear is for use on the skin only.
- To apply, clean and dry the affected area as directed.
- Apply a small amount to the skin area and rub in gently.
- Cover with a bandage if told to do so.
- Wash hands thoroughly after use.
- The lotion may be applied to gauze or a bandage first.
- Do not use large amounts or use this more often than prescribed since the chance for side effects may be increased.
- Avoid contact with the eyes.
- Use sparingly on children or elderly persons since they may be more sensitive to the effects of Calaclear when used in large amounts.
- Do not ingest Calaclear.
Side
Effects - Calaclear may cause temporary redness or minor irritation when first applied.
- If these symptoms continue or become worse inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop: swelling/itching/rash where the medication was applied.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have: other skin conditions, any drug allergies.
- Calaclear should be used only if clearly needed during pregnancy.
- Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
- It is not known if Calaclear is found in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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.
Drug
Interactions - Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you use, including: all skin products.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular
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