Pronunciation: pra-MOX-een/zink OX-ide
Generic Name: Pramoxine/Zinc Oxide
Brand Name: Tronolane
Tronolane Cream is used for:
Treating pain, soreness, burning, and itching of the anal area due to hemorrhoids. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Tronolane Cream is a topical anesthetic. It works by blocking pain signals from the nerve endings in the skin. This helps relieve discomfort.
Do NOT use Tronolane Cream if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Tronolane Cream
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if this applies to you.
Before using Tronolane Cream:
Some medical conditions may interact with Tronolane Cream. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
- if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
- if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
- if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Tronolane Cream. Because little, if any, of Tronolane Cream is absorbed into your body, the risk of it interacting with another medicine is low.
Ask your health care provider if Tronolane Cream may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How to use Tronolane Cream:
Use Tronolane Cream as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Tronolane Cream is for external use around the rectal area only.
- Wash your hands before and after using Tronolane Cream.
- Wash the affected area with mild soap and warm water, and rinse before you apply Tronolane Cream. Gently pat dry with toilet paper.
- Remove the cap from the tube. Use the pointed end of the cap to break the seal on the tube. Attach the applicator to the tube. Gently squeeze the tube to apply the cream to the rectal area.
- Do NOT insert the applicator or the tube into the rectum. Do not put Tronolane Cream into the rectum using your fingers or any other device or applicator.
- Clean the applicator after each use.
- Do not apply Tronolane Cream to large areas of the body.
- If you miss a dose of Tronolane Cream, use it as soon as you remember. Continue to use it as directed by your doctor or on the package label.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Tronolane Cream.
Important safety information:
- Tronolane Cream is for use around the rectal area only. Do not get it in your eyes, nose, or mouth. If you get it in any of these areas, rinse right away with cool tap water.
- If your symptoms do not get better within 7 days, or if they get worse, check with your doctor.
- Do NOT use more than the recommended dose or use for longer than prescribed without checking with your doctor.
- Talk with your doctor before you use any other medicines on your anal area.
- Tronolane Cream may cause harm if swallowed. If you may have taken it by mouth, contact your poison control center or emergency room right away.
- Do not use Tronolane Cream in CHILDREN younger than 12 years old without first checking with the child's doctor; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
- PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Tronolane Cream while you are pregnant. It is not known if Tronolane Cream is found in breast milk after topical use. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Tronolane Cream, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Possible side effects of Tronolane Cream:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. No COMMON side effects have been reported with Tronolane Cream. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); bleeding from the rectum; new or worsening irritation, pain, redness, swelling, or other symptoms.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
If OVERDOSE is suspected:
Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center, or emergency room immediately. Tronolane Cream may be harmful if swallowed.
Proper storage of Tronolane Cream:
Store at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Do not refrigerate. Store away from heat and light. Keep Tronolane Cream out of the reach of children and away from pets.
General information:
- If you have any questions about Tronolane Cream, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
- Tronolane Cream is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
- If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
- Check with your pharmacist about how to dispose of unused medicine.
This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Tronolane Cream. If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
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