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Does pramoxine hydrochloride work the same as diphenhydramine hydrochloride as a nerve blocker? please, need some answers?

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Pramoxine is a type of topical anesthetic while diphenhydramine is an antihistamine.

Answered 5/10/2018

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