Hydrocortisone and Pramoxine Cream and Ziac

• Generic Name: hydrocortisone / pramoxine topical
• Dosage Forms: cream
• Other Brand Names:

  Analpram-HC, Epifoam, PramCort, Pramosone, Pramosone E, ProCort, Proctofoam HC, Zone-A, Enzone, Proctocream HC, Zone-A Forte, Rectocort HC, Novacort, Hydropram, HC Pramoxine, Analpram E, ZyPram, Z-Pram, Analpram HC, PramCort, Pramasone

Hydrocortisone is a steroid. It reduces the actions of chemicals in the body that cause inflammation.

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

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical (for the skin) is a combination medicine used to treat itching and discomfort caused by allergic reactions, eczema, minor burns, insect bites, or other skin conditions.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine rectal (for the rectum) is used to treat itching or swelling caused by hemorrhoids or other inflammatory conditions of the rectum or anus.

Hydrocortisone and pramoxine topical may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: bisoprolol / hydrochlorothiazide
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Ziac

Ziac contains a combination of hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Bisoprolol is a beta-blocker. Beta-blockers affect the heart and circulation (blood flow through arteries and veins).

Ziac is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Ziac may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.