Caladryl Clear

Generic name: Pramoxine Topical
Drug class: Topical anesthetics

Usage of Caladryl Clear

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

Caladryl Clear lotion is used to treat pain or itching caused by insect bites, minor burns or scrapes, and minor skin rash, dryness, or itching.

Caladryl Clear lotion is also used to treat and pain or skin irritation caused by coming into contact with poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.

Caladryl Clear side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic Reaction to Caladryl Clear: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

any new redness or swelling where the medicine was applied; or

severe pain, burning, or stinging where the medicine is applied.

Less serious Caladryl Clear side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Caladryl Clear

You should not use Caladryl Clear lotion if you are allergic to pramoxine.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist if it is safe for you to use Caladryl Clear if you are allergic to any drugs or any other numbing medicines.

It is not known whether Caladryl Clear will harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication without medical advice if you are pregnant.

It is not known whether pramoxine topical passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without medical advice if you are breast-feeding a baby.

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How to use Caladryl Clear

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

Usual Adult Dose for Pruritus:

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: 2 years or older: Apply topically to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily

Usual Pediatric Dose for Pruritus:

Warnings

Use Caladryl Clear lotion 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.

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Less serious side effects are more likely, and you may have none at all.

What other drugs will affect Caladryl Clear

It is not likely that other drugs you take orally or inject will have an effect on topically applied pramoxine. But many drugs can interact with each other. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

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