User:Mr. Ibrahem/Pramocaine

Pramocaine, also known as pramoxine, is a medication used to improve pain and itching such as occurs in hemorrhoids or insect bites. It is applied to the skin. There are versions that come mixed with corticosteroids.

Common side effects include burning at the site of application. Other side effects may include allergic reactions, though it is generally safe even if someone has reactions to other local anesthetics. It works by stabilizing the cell membrane of neurons.

Pramocaine was described in 1953. It is available over the counter. In the United States a bottle costs about 5 USD as of 2021.