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Cyproheptadine is sometimes used off-label to improve akathisia in people on antipsychotic medications. [ 12 ] It is used off-label to treat various dermatological conditions, including psychogenic itch , [ 13 ] drug-induced hyperhidrosis (excessive sweating), [ 14 ] and prevention of blister formation for some people with epidermolysis bullosa ...
Antipruritics, abirritants, [1] or anti-itch drugs, are medications that inhibit itching (Latin: pruritus).Itching is often associated with sunburns, allergic reactions, eczema, psoriasis, chickenpox, fungal infections, insect bites and stings like those from mosquitoes, fleas, mites, and contact dermatitis and urticaria caused by plants such as poison ivy (urushiol-induced contact dermatitis ...
Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines at FamilyDoctor.org, maintained by the American Academy of Family Physicians. Contains extensive information on over-the-counter drugs and their responsible use, including specific guidance on several drug classes in question-and-answer format and information on common drug interactions.
“Anti-itch creams often contain an ingredient called pramoxine hydrochloride that acts as a topical anesthetic, minimizing the sensation of itching or pain,” explains Rebecca Marcus, M.D ...
[1] [2] It contains the three antibiotics neomycin, polymyxin B, and bacitracin. [1] It is for topical use. [3] [4] Possible side effects include itchiness and skin rash, [5] and in rare cases hearing loss. [5] It is relatively broad spectrum, being effective against both Gram-negative and Gram-positive bacteria. [2]
Naproxen's medical uses are related to its mechanism of action as an anti-inflammatory compound. [11] Naproxen is used to treat a variety of inflammatory conditions and symptoms that are due to excessive inflammation, such as pain and fever (naproxen has fever-reducing, or antipyretic, properties in addition to its anti-inflammatory activity). [11]
It is available as a generic medication and formulations that are applied to the skin are over the counter in the United Kingdom. [12] In 2022, it was the 175th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 2 million prescriptions.
Heat and cold therapy and massage relieve pain by counterstimulation. [ citation needed ] The US Food and Drug Administration defines a counterirritant as "An externally applied substance that causes irritation or mild inflammation of the skin for the purpose of relieving pain in muscles, joints and viscera distal to the site of application.