What is Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Anusol Proctofoam HC Analpram-HC Show all
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This is a topical cream that is used to treat irritation, swelling, pain, and discomfort. The two ingredients are hyrocortisone, which is a steroid, and pramoxine which is a anesthetic.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hemorrhoids | 5 | 4 | |
| Hemorrhoid discomfort | 2 | 1 | |
| Rectal bleeding | 2 | 0 | |
| Autoimmune disease undefined | 1 | 1 | |
| Bowel problems | 1 | 0 | |
| Bowel urgency | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 4 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Inflammation | 1 | |
| Pain | 1 | |
| Stinging sensation | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Course of treatment ended | 2 | |
| Did not seem to work | 2 | |
| Side effects too severe | 2 | |
| Doctor's advice | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Hydrocortisone-pramoxine topical after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone suppositories (Anucort HC) | 1 |
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