calamine/pramoxine (Caladryl)

Introduction

Calamine 8%/Pramoxine HCl 1%.

Indications

• relief of pain, itching & discomfort associated with poison ivy, poison oak, & sumac poisoning, other rashes & minor burns
• insect stings & insect bites
• hemorrhoids, proctitis
• topical treatment of superficial wounds

Dosage

apply to affected area TID-QID

Lotion: 6 oz.

Mechanism of action

astringent

More general terms

• dermatologic combination

Components

• calamine
• pramoxine (Pramocaine, Tronothane, Tronolane, Anusol)