Calohist Antihistamine Clear, Pramoxine/camphor/zinc Acetate - Topical Lotion Brand Drug
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IMPORATNT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
PRAMOXINE/CAMPHOR/ZINC ACETATE - TOPICAL LOTION
(pram-OX-een/KAM-for/zink A-seh-tate)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Caladryl Clear, Calahist Clear
USES: Pramoxine is a topical anesthetic used on the skin to relieve minor pain, itching and discomfort. Camhpor 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 posion oak, poison ivy or poison sumac.
HOW TO USE: This medicaiton is for use on the skin only. To apply, celan and dry the affected area as directed.
Apply a small amount to the skin area and rub in gnetly.
Cover with a bandgae 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 for the chance for side effects may be increased. Avoid contact with the eyes.
Use sparingly on kids or eldelry persons for they may be more sensitive to the effects of this medication when used in large amounts. Do not ingest this medication.
SIDE EFFECTS: This medication may cause tepmorary redness or minor irritation when first applied.
If these symptoms continue or become wosre 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: ohter skin conditions, any drug allergies. This medication should be used only if clearly needed during pregnnacy.
Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if this medication is fonud in breast milk.
Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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 docotr or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overodse is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
NOTES: Use this only for the condition for which it was prescribed.
If the condition does not improve or becomes worse after a few days, notify your doctor.
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 doisng schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
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.
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CALOHIST ANTIHISTAMINE CLEAR
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