Sarna Sensitive (pramoxine HCl)

For self-medication for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with lip or skin irritations in adults and children 2 years of age and older, pramoxine hydrochloride 1% gel, lotion, ointment, or solution is applied topically to the affected area up to 3 or 4 times daily. For use in children younger than 2 years of age, a pediatrician should be consulted.

For self-medication for the temporary relief of pain, soreness, burning, itching, or discomfort caused by hemorrhoids or other anorectal disorders in adults and children 12 years of age and older, pramoxine hydrochloride 1% aerosol foam, cream, ointment, or pledget is applied topically to the affected area up to 4 or 5 times daily or after each bowel movement. The manufacturers state that this dosage should not be exceeded unless directed by a clinician. For use in children younger than 12 years of age, a clinician should be consulted.

For self-medication for the management of anogenital pruritus, pramoxine hydrochloride 1% pledget is applied to the external vaginal area up to 3-4 times daily. For use in children younger than 12 years of age, a clinician should be consulted.

Preparations containing pramoxine hydrochloride are applied topically. These preparations may be applied to the lip in the form of an ointment (''lip balm''); to the skin in the form of a gel, lotion, ointment, or solution; to the external vaginal area in the form of pledgets (pads); or to the external anorectal area in the form of an aerosol foam, cream, ointment, or pledgets.

The lotion containing pramoxine hydrochloride should be shaken well prior to use. The aerosol foam should be shaken well and dispersed onto a clean tissue before applying to the affected area. Pledgets should be applied gently by patting or wiping the affected area; pledgets should be used only once and then discarded.

Patients receiving pramoxine-containing preparations for the management of hemorrhoids or other anorectal disorders should be advised to cleanse the affected perianal area with mild soap and warm water and rinsing thoroughly whenever practical; the area then should be dried by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of the drug.

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There is no enhanced messaging for this drug.

There are no contraindication interactions for this drug.

There are no severe interactions for this drug.

There are no moderate interactions for this drug.

There is no enhanced messaging for this drug.

There are no contraindication contraindications for this drug.

There are no severe contraindications for this drug.

There are no moderate contraindications for this drug.

There is no enhanced messaging for this drug.

There are no severe adverse reactions for this drug.

There are no less severe adverse reactions for this drug.

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Women who are pregnant should consult a clinician before initiating therapy with pramoxine-containing preparations.

Women who are breast-feeding should consult a clinician before initiating therapy with pramoxine-containing preparations.

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