Pramoxine Hydrochloride Anorectal 1 mg/mL Lotion
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏷️ RxNorm drug class
This medicine belongs to the Local anesthetics class.
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🩺 Clinical
Pramoxine is used to temporarily relieve pain and itching from insect bites; poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac; minor cuts, scrapes, or burns; minor skin irritation or rashes; or dry, itchy skin. Pramoxine also may be used to treat soreness, burning, itching, and pain from hemorrhoids (''piles'') and other minor rectal irritations or itching. Pramoxine is in a class of medications called topical anesthetics. It works by stopping nerves from sending pain signals.
Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗- Pramoxine is a local anesthetic, which means it temporarily numbs the area where you apply it. It works right at the skin's surface to block the sensation of pain and itching. It d...
- What exactly does pramoxine do — how does it stop the itching?
- It depends on which product you have. Most creams, sprays, and solutions are used up to 3 to 4 times daily. Some products, like Proctofoam for the rectal area, can be used up to 5...
- No. All pramoxine products are for external use only — that means the outside of the skin. Even products intended for the genital or rectal area, like the Terramed Intimate Wash or...
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A synthetic polymer made from acrylic acid that's crosslinked for stability. It acts as a thickener and gelling agent in creams and gels, helping the medicine spread evenly and maintain its texture.
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Cetyl palmitate is a waxy substance made from natural fats. It works as a binder and thickener to help hold the medicine together and control how it dissolves in your body.
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Diisopropyl adipate is a clear, oily liquid derived from adipic acid. It acts as a plasticizer and solvent in medicines, helping soften coatings and improve how the drug dissolves or spreads in the body.
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Glycerin is a clear, thick liquid derived from plant oils or fats. It acts as a humectant to retain moisture, a sweetener, and a solvent in medications.
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Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep's wool. It's used in medicines as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent to soften formulations and improve spreadability in topical products like creams and ointments.
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Light mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from petroleum. In medicines, it acts as a lubricant and emollient to help the product spread smoothly and improve texture.
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PEG-40 stearate is a synthetic compound made by combining polyethylene glycol with stearic acid. It acts as an emulsifier and solubilizer to help mix oil and water-based ingredients together and improve how the medicine dissolves and is absorbed.
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Potassium sorbate is a salt derived from sorbic acid, a naturally occurring preservative. It prevents growth of mold, yeast, and some bacteria, extending the medicine's shelf life.
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Stearyl alcohol is a waxy, fatty substance derived from natural oils or made synthetically. It acts as an emulsifier and thickener in medicines, helping mix ingredients together and give the product the right texture.
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Trolamine is an alkaline compound used as a pH buffer and emulsifier in medicines. It helps neutralize acids, stabilize formulations, and enable mixing of oil and water-based ingredients.
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Water is a liquid solvent that dissolves and mixes ingredients together in liquid medicines, syrups, and injections. It helps distribute the active drug evenly throughout the product.
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White petrolatum is a purified mineral oil product used as a lubricant and skin protectant in medications. It helps pills slide through manufacturing equipment and can soften or protect the skin when applied topically.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per g | Per package |
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| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Sarna 10 mg/mL 00316-0230-75 | Crown | 222 ml | — | — | Discontinued | — |
| Walgreen Anti-Itch 1 g/100g 00363-0263-75 | Walgreens | 212 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| DerMend Moisturizing Anti-Itch 10 mg/mL 00496-0586-08 | Ferndale | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Prax 10 mg/mL 00496-0748-03 | Ferndale | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CeraVe Developed with Dermatologists Itch Relief Moisturizing 1 mg/mL 49967-0970-01 | L'Oreal | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Prax 10 mg/mL 50268-0682-15 | AvPAK | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Itch relief moisturizing 1 g/100mL 51316-0144-01 | CVS | 237 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Pramoxine Hydrochloride Anorectal 1 mg/mLthis 58980-0522-40 | Stratus | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Peviderm Pramoxine Hydrocholride 1% 1 mg/mL 58980-0913-80 | Stratus | 1 bottle | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| CVS Anti-Itch 1 g/100g 69842-0263-75 | CVS | 212 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Prosoria Anti-Itch Moisturizer .9 g/90mL 71573-0120-11 | Nuvothera, | 90 ml | — | — | FDA listed | — |
| Prequel Anti-Itch Solution Medicated Calming 1 g/100g 82800-0200-01 | The | 400 g | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 58980-0522-40 You're viewing this | 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (58980-522-40) / 118 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2025-11-01 | Active |
| 58980-0522-80 | 1 BOTTLE in 1 BOX (58980-522-80) / 237 mL in 1 BOTTLE | 2025-11-01 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use for the temporary relief of itching and discomfort in the perianal area.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Shake well before using. When practical, cleansethe affected area with mild soap and warm water and rinse thoroughly. Gently dry by patting or blotting with toilet tissue or a soft cloth before application of this product. Adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to affected area up to five times daily. Children under 12 years of age, consult a Physician.
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings for external use only. Do not exceed the recommended daily dosage unless directed by a Physician. Do not put this product into rectum by using fingers or any applicator.
Stop use and ask a Physician if Condition worsens Symptoms do not improve in 7 days Allergic reactions develop to ingredients in this product Symptoms being treated do not improve or subsideor if redness, irritation, swelling, pain, bleeding or other symptoms develop or increase Keep this product out of the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical attention or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active ingredient Pramoxine HCL 1% w/w
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Carbomer 940, Cetyl Alcohol, Di-isopropyl Adipate, Dimethicone, Glycerin 99.7%, Lanolin Anhydrous, Light Mineral Oil, PEG 40 Stearate, Potassium Sorbate, Purified Water, Sorbic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Trolamine, Ultimate White Petrolatum.
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Local Anesthetic