Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion

Topical anesthetics are used to relieve pain and itching caused by conditions such as sunburn or other minor burns, insect bites or stings, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, and minor cuts and scratches. Pramocaine is also common ingredients in over the counter hemorrhoid preparations.

Pramoxine is an anesthetic, or "numbing medicine." It works by interfering with pain signals sent from the nerves to the brain.

Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion (for the skin) is used to treat pain or itching caused by insect bites, minor burns or scrapes, hemorrhoids, and minor skin rash, dryness, or itching. Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion is also used to treat chapped lips, and pain or skin irritation caused by coming into contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Usual Adult Dose for Pain

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts:

Gel, spray, cream, or lotion:

Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts:

Gel, spray, cream, or lotion:

Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Adult Dose for Hemorrhoids

Pads or foam:

Apply topically up to 5 times daily or after each bowel movement

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pain

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts:

Gel, spray, cream, or lotion:

2 years or older:

Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus

Itching and pain associated with rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak or poison sumac, insect bites, and minor skin irritations or minor cuts:

Gel, spray, cream, or lotion:

2 years or older:

Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Pediatric Dose for Hemorrhoids

Pads or foam:

12 years or older:

Apply topically up to 5 times daily or after each bowel movement

Renal Dose Adjustments

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Liver Dose Adjustments

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Precautions

Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion is for external use only.

Contact with the eyes should be avoided with the use of this product.

Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion should not be applied to open wounds, damaged or blistered skin. It should not be used for vaginal, genital or rectal itching.

Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion should not be put into the rectum by using fingers or any mechanical device or applicator.

When using this product, a patient should not use more than directed unless told to do so by a physician.

Patients should be advised to consult a physician if an allergic reaction occurs, rectal bleeding occurs, redness, irritation, swelling, pain or other symptoms begin or increase, or their condition either worsens or does not improve within 7 days.

If swallowed, a patient should promptly get medical help or contact a poison control center.

Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion should be kept out of the reach of children.

Dialysis

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Do not use this medication if you are allergic to pramoxine.

Before using Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs or any other anesthetics or "numbing medicines."

Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Pramoxine is usually applied to the affected area 3 to 5 times daily, depending on which form of this medication you use. Follow the label directions or your doctor's instructions about how much medication to use and how often.

Pramoxine hemorrhoid cream, lotion, foam, or medicated wipe may be used on the rectum after each bowel movement to treat hemorrhoid pain and itching.

Wash your hands before and after applying Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion. Wash the affected skin area with warm water and a mild soap. Rinse and dry the area thoroughly.

To use pramoxine on the skin, (spray, lotion, gel, or stick), apply just enough of the medication to cover the area to be treated.

To use the pramoxine medicated wipe to treat the hemorrhoid area, apply the medication by patting the wipe onto the rectal area. Avoid harsh rubbing. You may fold the wipe and leave it in place for up to 15 minutes. Each pramoxine medicated wipe is for one use only. Throw the wipe away after using.

Shake the pramoxine rectal foam before each use. Squirt only a small amount of the medicine onto a clean tissue and apply it to your rectum.

Do not insert this medication or the medicated wipe into your rectum. Use Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion only on the outside of the area.

Stop using pramoxine and call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 7 days of treatment, or if your condition clears up and then comes back.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

How to use Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion topical

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What are the possible side effects of Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion?

Applies to Gold Bond Anti-Itch Lotion: topical aerosol, topical cream, topical lotion, topical ointment

Side effects include:

Local burning or stinging.