Calamine / Camphor / Pramoxine
Calamine/Camphor/Pramoxine is a topical combination medication used to temporarily relieve itching, irritation, and minor pain from skin conditions such as insect bites, poison ivy, chickenpox, and other minor skin irritations. Calamine and camphor provide a cooling sensation and anti-itch properties, while pramoxine acts as a local anesthetic to numb the affected area. This over-the-counter treatment is applied directly to the skin for short-term relief.
A topical combination product that relieves itching and minor skin pain through anti-itch and local anesthetic ingredients.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 690836
- Generic
- Calamine / Camphor / Pramoxine
- Class
- multi-ingredient
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Provides temporary relief of itching, irritation, and discomfort caused by insect bites, poison ivy/oak/sumac, chickenpox, rashes, eczema, and other minor skin irritations.
Calamine creates a cooling sensation and has mild astringent properties; camphor produces a tingling effect and acts as a counter-irritant; pramoxine is a local anesthetic that temporarily blocks nerve signals to reduce itching and pain sensations.
For external use only on intact skin. Avoid contact with eyes, mouth, and nose. Do not use on large areas of body, broken skin, or for prolonged periods without medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before using on young children or if symptoms worsen or persist beyond 7 days.
Official drug label
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