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Medications for Pruritus

Other names: Itching; Itchy Skin

What is Pruritus:  1. Itching, an unpleasant cutaneous sensation that provokes the desire to rub or scratch the skin to obtain relief.

2. Any of various conditions marked by itching, the specific site or type being indicated by a modifying term.

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Medications to treat Pruritus

The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
calamine OTC N N 2 reviews
9.0

Generic name: calamine topical

Brand name:  Calamine Plain

Drug class: miscellaneous topical agents

For consumers: side effects

 
Diphenhist Rx/OTC B N X Add review Add

Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic

Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
diphenhydramine OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: diphenhydramine topical

Brand names:  Derma-Pax, Dermarest

Drug class: topical antihistamines

For consumers: interactions, side effects

For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts

 
Eurax Rx C N 2 reviews
9.0

Generic name: crotamiton topical

Drug class: topical anti-infectives

For consumers: dosage, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

 
Hytone Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

 
Q-Dryl Rx/OTC B N X Add review Add

Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic

Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Xylocaine Topical Rx/OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

 
Ala-Scalp Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

 
Ala-Scalp HP Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
AneCream OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Anestafoam OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Anumed-HC Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Aquanil HC Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Bactine OTC B N Add review Add

Generic name: lidocaine topical

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Benadryl Children's Allergy Rx/OTC B N X Add review Add

Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic

Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: Prescribing Information

 
benzocaine Rx/OTC C N 3 reviews
8.0

Generic name: benzocaine topical

Brand names:  Anacaine, Chiggerex, Dermoplast, Lanacane, Skeeter Stik, Sting-Kill, Sting Relief …

Drug class: topical anesthetics

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

 
Beta HC Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
calamine / diphenhydramine OTC N N 1 review
10

Generic name: calamine / diphenhydramine topical

Brand name:  Ivarest

Drug class: topical antihistamines

For consumers: interactions,

 
Caldecort Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Cetacort Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Cortaid Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Cortaid Maximum Strength Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Corticaine Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Cortizone-5 Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
Cortizone-10 Anal Itch Cream Rx/OTC C N Add review Add

Generic name: hydrocortisone topical

Drug class: topical steroids

For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

 
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Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
Prescription Only / Over the Counter
Rx Prescription Only
OTC Over the Counter
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
Pregnancy
A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
N FDA has not classified the drug.
Controlled Substances Act Schedule
N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence.
4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
Alcohol
X Interacts with Alcohol.

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