Dosing and uses of Aveeno Anti-Itch Cream (pramoxine/calamine topical)
Adult dosage forms and strengths
pramoxine/calamine topicaL
topical lotion
- 1%/8%
topical cream
- 1%/3%
Topical Pain
For the relief of itching, pain, and discomfort of ivy, oak, sumac poisoning
Apply to affected area q6-8hr PRn
Pediatric dosage forms and strengths
pramoxine/calamine topicaL
topical lotion
- 1%/8%
topical cream
- 1%/3%
Topical Pain
For the relief of itching, pain, and discomfort of ivy, oak, sumac poisoning
>2 years: Apply to affected area q6-8hr PRn
<2 years: Safety and efficacy not established
Aveeno Anti-Itch Cream (pramoxine/calamine topical) adverse (side) effects
Frequency not defined
Irritation
Pruritus
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to any product component
Cautions
For external use only
Do not use in the eyes
Do not use on blistered or broken skin
If condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for longer than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use and and reassess therapy
Pregnancy and lactation
Pregnancy category: Undetermined, caution advised
Lactation: Unknown if excreted in breast milk; exercise caution
Pregnant or breastfeeding patients should seek advice of health professional before using OTC drugs
Pregnancy categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk.
C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done.
D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk.
X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist.
NA: Information not available.
Pharmacology of Aveeno Anti-Itch Cream (pramoxine/calamine topical)
Mechanism of action
Pramoxine: Local anesthetic due to inhibition of conduction of nerve impulses from sensory nerves, resulting from an alteration of the cell membrane permeability to ions
Calamine: Protectant and astringent properties
Absorption
Onset: 3-5 min