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Antipruritics, abirritants, [1] or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit the itching (Latin: pruritus) often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes, fleas, and mites, and contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by plants such as poison ivy (urushiol-induced contact dermatitis) or ...
Nalfurafine. Nalfurafine ( INN, USAN) [3] (brand name Remitch; former developmental code names TRK-820, AC-820, MT-9938) is an antipruritic (anti-itch drug) that is marketed in Japan for the treatment of uremic pruritus in individuals with chronic kidney disease undergoing hemodialysis. [2] [4] It activates the κ-opioid receptor (KOR) [5] and ...
Hydroxyzine. Hydroxyzine, sold under the brand names Atarax and Vistaril among others, is an antihistamine medication. [ 8] It is used in the treatment of itchiness, insomnia, anxiety, and nausea, including that due to motion sickness. [ 8] It is used either by mouth or injection into a muscle. [ 8]
Sensitive Anti-Itch Lotion. Sarna’s anti-itch lotion contains pramoxine hydrochloride to help with itching, and is fragrance-free and moisturizing, says Dr. Marcus. “Hydration is key for those ...
Scabies mites burrow under the surface of the skin,” says Green. Both bites result in intense itching, but that’s where the similarities end. Chigger bites. Chiggers will typically deliver a ...
Generic Product Identifier. The Generic Product Identifier ( GPI) is a 14-character hierarchical classification system created by Wolters Kluwer's Medi-Span that identifies drugs from their primary therapeutic use down to the unique interchangeable product regardless of manufacturer or package size. The code consists of seven subsets, each ...
Treatment: You can relieve the itch by applying cool, wet compresses to the rash and layering on an over-the-counter corticosteroid cream, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). OTC ...
Terbinafine. Terbinafine is an antifungal medication used to treat pityriasis versicolor, fungal nail infections, and ringworm including jock itch and athlete's foot. [ 1][ 2][ 3] It is either taken by mouth or applied to the skin as a cream or ointment. [ 1][ 4] The cream and ointment should not be used for fungal nail infections. [ 5]