Quick answers
- What is Menthol and pramoxine used for?
- The Drug Facts label of CVS Medicated anti itch (Cvs) lists these uses: for the temporary relief of pain and itching due to: minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, minor skin irritations ,minor rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac.
- Do I need a prescription for Menthol and pramoxine?
- No. The products on this page are sold without a prescription (over the counter).
- Is a store brand the same as the name brand?
- Products listed together below have the same active ingredients, in the same amount and the same form, as registered with the FDA. Inactive ingredients (such as colors, flavors and fillers) and package sizes can differ. Compare the “Active ingredient” box on both packages, and ask a pharmacist if you are not sure.
- Has Menthol and pramoxine been recalled?
- No recall linked to these products appears in the FDA enforcement reports we use.
Drug Facts label
Every over-the-counter medicine must carry a “Drug Facts” box in the same order, set by FDA rules. Below is the label of one product for each common strength and form, quoted word for word. Your own package can differ (for example, children’s products have other directions): always follow the label on your package.
CVS Medicated anti itch · Cvs
Menthol 1% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 1% Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%
Purpose
Topical anagesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of pain and itching due to: minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, minor skin irritations ,minor rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
Warnings
When using this product
do not get into eyes
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
Adults and Children 2 years and older: Apply to affected are not more than 3 to 4 times daily.
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis (aloe vera) leaf juice, diazolidinyl urea, edetate disodium, eucalyptus oil, methylparaben, methyl salicylate, propylene glycol, propylparaben, purified water, sodium polyacrylate, steareth-21, stearyl alcohol, tocopheryl acetate, trolamine, white petrolatum
— FDA label of CVS Medicated anti itch, Cvs, effective December 12, 2023. See the official label on DailyMed →
Gold Bond Intensive Relief Anti-Itch · Chattem, Inc.
Menthol 0.5% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 0.5% Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%
Purpose
Anti-itch Anti-itch
Uses
for temporary relief of pain and itching associated with:
- minor burns
- sunburn
- minor cuts
- scrapes
- insect bites
- minor skin irritations
Warnings
For external use only
When using this product
- avoid contact with eyes
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- condition worsens
- symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center immediately.
Directions
adults and children 2 years of age and older : apply freely to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years of age : consult a doctor
Inactive ingredients
water, glycerin, dimethicone, cetyl alcohol, petrolatum, distearyldimonium chloride, aloe barbadensis leaf juice, glyceryl stearate, stearyl alcohol, cetearyl alcohol, behentrimonium methosulfate, steareth-21, propylene glycol, polysorbate 60, stearamidopropyl PG-dimonium chloride phosphate, diazolidinyl urea, butylene glycol, tocopheryl acetate, potassium hydroxide, methylparaben, panthenol, ethoxydiglycol, EDTA, avena sativa (oat) kernel extract
— FDA label of Gold Bond Intensive Relief Anti-Itch, Chattem, Inc., effective January 14, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Sarna · Crown Laboratories, Inc
Menthol 0.5 mg/1000 mL · Pramoxine hydrochloride 10 mg/1000 mL, lotion (topical)
Active ingredient
Menthol 0.5% Pramoxine Hydrochloride 1%
Purpose
External analgesic
Uses
for the temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor burns, sunburn, minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, minor skin irritations and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
in the eyes or nose over large areas of the body for prolonged periods
When using this product
avoid contact with the eyes. if condition worsens, or if symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days, discontinue use of this product and consult a doctor.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
redness, irritation, swelling, or pain persists or increases.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
to open, hold cap and turn pump clockwise. Adults and children 2 years of age and older: Apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily. Children under 2 years of age: do not use, consult a doctor.
Inactive ingredients
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Glucan, Butylene Glycol, C12-18 Alkanoyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer, Caprylyl Glycol, Carbomer, Cetyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Leaf Extract, Isopropyl Myristate, Palmitic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-8 Stearate, Pentylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Water
Questions?
call 1-833-279-6522
— FDA label of Sarna, Crown Laboratories, Inc, effective January 12, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Terramed Just Think Comfort HerpCare EXTERNAL ANALGESIC FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF ITCHING AND IRRITATION · Rida LLC
Menthol 0.1% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%, ointment (topical)
Active ingredient (in each gram)
Purpose Menthol 0.1%......................................................................External analgesic Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%..................................................External analgesic
Uses
temporarily relieves itching and irritation of the external genital area associated with minor skin irritation
Warnings
For external use only.
Do not use
in or around the eyes internally
When using this product
use only as directed avoid contact with the eyes and mucous membranes do not apply to open wounds or broken skin
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days, or clear up and occur again within a few days
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
adults and children 12 years of age and older: apply to the affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
alcohol, bee propolis extract, beeswax, calendula officinalis extract, castor oil, colloidal oatmeal, glycerin, lemongrass oil, melissa officinalis (lemon balm) oil, olive extract, olive oil (oxygenated), symphytum officinale (comfrey) extract, willow bark extract.
— FDA label of Terramed Just Think Comfort HerpCare EXTERNAL ANALGESIC FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF ITCHING AND IRRITATION, Rida LLC, effective June 23, 2026. See the official label on DailyMed →
Anti Itch Maximum Relief · Natureplex LLC
Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1%, cream (topical)
Active ingredient
Purpose Menthol 1% Topical Analgesic Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% Topical Analgesic
Purpose
Active ingredients Purpose Menthol 1% Topical Analgesic Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% Topical Analgesic
Uses
For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with minor skin irritations, minor burns, minor cuts, sunburns, scrapes, insect bites, and rashes due to poison ivy, poison oak, or poison sumac
Warnings
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and nose. Not for prolonged use.
Do not use
on large areas of the body
Stop use and ask a doctor if
condition worsens symptoms persist for more than 7 days or clear up and occur again within a few days redness, irritation, swelling, or pain develops, persists, or increases
If pregnant or breast-feeding
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away: 800-222-1222.
Directions
adults and children 2 years old and older: apply to affected area not more than 3 to 4 times daily children under 2 years old: ask a doctor
Inactive ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice, carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, DMDM hydantoin, glycerin, polysorbate 60, propylene glycol, purified water, triethanolamine
Questions?
866-323-0107 or www.natureplex.com
— FDA label of Anti Itch Maximum Relief, Natureplex LLC, effective August 28, 2025. See the official label on DailyMed →
This page is not medical advice. Read the label on your package, and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you are not sure a medicine is right for you, for your child, or with your other medicines.
Same medicine, other brands
Each group lists the products that have exactly the same active ingredients, in the same amount and form, as registered with the FDA (NDC Directory). A store brand in the same group has the same medicine as the name brand; inactive ingredients, flavors and package sizes can differ. Each product links to its own official label.
Menthol 1% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · cream (topical) · 5 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Best Choice Medicated anti itch | Value Merchandisers | DailyMed |
| CVS Medicated anti itch | Cvs | DailyMed |
| Family Care Maximum Strength Medicated Anti Itch | United Exchange Corp. | DailyMed |
| Freds Medicated anti itch | Discount Drug Mart | DailyMed |
| QC Medicated anti itch | Chain Drug Marketing Association | DailyMed |
Menthol 0.5% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · lotion (topical) · 2 products
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Bond Intensive Relief Anti-Itch | Chattem, Inc. | DailyMed |
| Gold Bond Medicated Anti-Itch | Gold Bond Co LLC | DailyMed |
Menthol 0.5 mg/1000 mL · Pramoxine hydrochloride 10 mg/1000 mL · lotion (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Sarna | Crown Laboratories, Inc | DailyMed |
Menthol 0.1% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · ointment (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Terramed Just Think Comfort HerpCare EXTERNAL ANALGESIC FOR THE TEMPORARY RELIEF OF ITCHING AND IRRITATION | Rida LLC | DailyMed |
Menthol, unspecified form 1% · Pramoxine hydrochloride 1% · cream (topical) · 1 product
Drug Facts for this strength and form ↑
| Brand or product name | Company on the label | Label |
|---|---|---|
| Anti Itch Maximum Relief | Natureplex LLC | DailyMed |
Companies that sell this medicine
The company named on the package (maker or distributor), as listed in the FDA NDC Directory, with its number of over-the-counter products of this medicine.
- Chattem, Inc.1 product
- Crown Laboratories, Inc1 product
- Rida LLC1 product
- Chain Drug Marketing Association1 product
- Cvs1 product
- Gold Bond Co LLC1 product
- Discount Drug Mart1 product
- United Exchange Corp.1 product
- Value Merchandisers1 product
- Natureplex LLC1 product
Recalls
No recall linked to these products (by their NDC code or label) appears in the FDA enforcement reports.
Sources
- Drug labeling (SPL, openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- NDC Directory (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 30, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- Drug recall enforcement reports (openFDA) — U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), FDA data exported October 27, 2026, retrieved October 31, 2026
- FDA rule for the Drug Facts label (21 CFR 201.66)
Only medicines marketed under FDA rules for nonprescription drugs (an FDA monograph or an FDA approval) are listed. Homeopathic products are not listed: the FDA does not evaluate them for safety or effectiveness.