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pramoxine

Local anesthetic

Local anesthetic
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
none in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated

Mechanism

Distinct chemical structure (not a benzoate ester) may help minimize cross-sensitivity reactions in patients allergic to other local anesthetics.

Indications

Surface anesthesia on skin and mucous membranesOtic solution (with chloroxylenol)

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team