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Proctofoam

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Proctofoam Definition

A commercial combination preparation, by Schwarz Pharma, containing the glucocorticoid hydrocortisone acetate and the local anesthetic pramoxine hydrochloride, in aerosol foam form. Proctofoam has topical anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictive and anti-pruritic activity and is used to relieve anorectal inflammation, pain, swelling, and pruritus caused by hemorrhoids.

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Proctofoam

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