Hydrocortisone/Pramoxine-containing Preparation

**Semantic type:** Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** A combination preparation containing the glucocorticoid hydrocortisone acetate and the local anesthetic pramoxine hydrochloride, in aerosol foam form. Hydrocortisone has topical anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive and anti-pruritic activities and is used to relieve anorectal inflammation, pain, swelling, and pruritus caused by hemorrhoids.

**Synonyms:** - Proctofoam