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Medications for Pruritus

The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition.

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Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol
hydroxyzine 6.8 42 reviews for hydroxyzine to treat Pruritus
Rx N N X
Generic name:
hydroxyzine systemic
Brand name:
Vistaril
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
gabapentin Off-label 8.3 9 reviews for gabapentin to treat Pruritus
Rx C N X
Generic name:
gabapentin systemic
Drug class:
gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
crotamiton 9.9 8 reviews for crotamiton to treat Pruritus
Rx C N
Generic name:
crotamiton topical
Brand name:
Eurax
Drug class:
topical anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
Eurax 9.8 6 reviews for Eurax to treat Pruritus
Rx C N
Generic name:
crotamiton topical
Drug class:
topical anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
pramoxine 9.6 5 reviews for pramoxine to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Brand names:
Sarna Sensitive, Gold Bond Anti-Itch, Pramox, Prax
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph
benzocaine 9.5 4 reviews for benzocaine to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Brand names:
Anacaine, Chiggerex, Dermoplast, Lanacane
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
diphenhydramine 8.0 4 reviews for diphenhydramine to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Brand names:
Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Banophen, Diphedryl, Allermax, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Complete Allergy Relief, Dicopanol, Diphen, Diphenhist, Dormin, Dytuss, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Twilite, Valu-Dryl, Vanamine PD
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
hydrocortisone 8.3 4 reviews for hydrocortisone to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Brand names:
Cortizone-10, Ala-Cort, Anucort-HC, Ala-Scalp, Ala-Scalp HP, Anusol-HC, Anusol-HC Suppositories, Aquanil HC, Aquax-H, Beta HC, Caldecort, Cortizone-5, Dermtex HC, Gynecort Maximum Strength, Hydroxate Gel, Hydroxym Cream, Hydroxym Gel, Itch-X Lotion, Locoid, Locoid Lipocream, NuCort, Pandel, Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1%, Procto-Med HC, Proctocort, Proctozone HC, Sarnol-HC, Texacort, U-Cort
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Lanacane 9.3 3 reviews for Lanacane to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sarna Sensitive 10 3 reviews for Sarna Sensitive to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
ammonium lactate 9.0 2 reviews for ammonium lactate to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Brand names:
AmLactin, Lac-Hydrin, AmLactin Cerapeutic, Amlactin Ultra, Geri-Hydrolac, Kerasal AL, Lac-Hydrin 5
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
calamine 9.0 2 reviews for calamine to treat Pruritus
OTC N N
Generic name:
calamine topical
Brand name:
Calamine Plain
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
side effects
doxepin 9.0 2 reviews for doxepin to treat Pruritus
Rx B N X
Generic name:
doxepin topical
Brand names:
Prudoxin, Zonalon
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
AmLactin 9.0 1 review for AmLactin to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Benadryl Allergy 5.0 1 review for Benadryl Allergy to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC B N X
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
Cortizone-10 10 1 review for Cortizone-10 to treat Pruritus
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
cyproheptadine 10 1 review for cyproheptadine to treat Pruritus
Rx B N X
Generic name:
cyproheptadine systemic
Drug class:
antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
lidocaine 5.0 1 review for lidocaine to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Brand names:
AneCream, Bactine, CidalEaze, DermacinRx Lidotral, DermacinRx Lido V Pak, Eha Lotion, Gen7T Lotion, Gen7T Patch, LidaMantle, Lidogel, LidoRx, Lidotrans 5 Pak, Lidozion, Lydexa, Medi-Quik Spray, Regenecare HA Spray, Xylocaine Jelly, Xylocaine Topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Prax 8.0 1 review for Prax to treat Pruritus
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ala-Cort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Quin Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clioquinol / hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Ala-Scalp HP Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Allermax Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
AmLactin Cerapeutic Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Amlactin Ultra Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Ana-Lex Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anacaine Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
AnaMantle HC Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
AneCream Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anucort-HC Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Anusol-HC Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Anusol-HC Suppositories Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Aquanil HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Aquax-H Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Bactine Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Banophen Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benadryl Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
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
Benadryl Children's Allergy Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Benadryl Extra Strength Spray Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / zinc acetate topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Benadryl Original Strength Itch Stopping Cream Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine / zinc acetate topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions,
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
benzocaine / menthol Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
benzocaine / menthol topical
Drug class:
mouth and throat products
For consumers:
interactions, side effects
Beta HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Calamine Plain Rate Add review
OTC N N
Generic name:
calamine topical
Drug class:
miscellaneous topical agents
For consumers:
side effects
Caldecort Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Chiggerex Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
CidalEaze Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
clioquinol / hydrocortisone Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
clioquinol / hydrocortisone topical
Brand name:
Ala-Quin
Drug class:
topical steroids with anti-infectives
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Complete Allergy Relief Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Cortizone-5 Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
DermacinRx Lidotral Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
DermacinRx Lido V Pak Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Dermoplast Rate Add review
Rx/OTC C N
Generic name:
benzocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dermtex HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dicopanol Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
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
Diphedryl Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Diphen Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
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
Diphenhist Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
diphenhydramine Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine topical
Brand names:
Benadryl Extra Strength Itch Stopping Gel , Itch Relief
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dormin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Dytuss Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Eha Lotion Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Gen7T Lotion Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Gen7T Patch Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Geri-Hydrolac Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Gold Bond Anti-Itch Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Gynecort Maximum Strength Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
hydrocortisone / lidocaine Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
Brand names:
Ana-Lex, AnaMantle HC, Radiaura Skin Recovery
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hydroxate Gel Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hydroxym Cream Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Hydroxym Gel Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Itch-X Lotion Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Itch Relief Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
diphenhydramine topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Kerasal AL Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Lac-Hydrin Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lac-Hydrin 5 Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
ammonium lactate topical
Drug class:
topical emollients
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
LidaMantle Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Lidogel Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
LidoRx Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidotrans 5 Pak Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lidozion Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Locoid Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Locoid Lipocream Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Lydexa Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Medi-Quik Spray Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
menthol Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
menthol topical
Drug class:
topical rubefacient
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
NuCort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
ondansetron Off-label Rate Add review
Rx B N
Generic name:
ondansetron systemic
Drug class:
5HT3 receptor antagonists
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information
Off-label:
Yes
Pandel Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
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dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Pramox Rate Add review
Rx/OTC N N
Generic name:
pramoxine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, side effects
Preparation H Anti-Itch Cream Hydrocortisone 1% Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Procto-Med HC Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Proctocort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Proctozone HC Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Prudoxin Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
doxepin topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Radiaura Skin Recovery Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone / lidocaine topical
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Regenecare HA Spray Rate Add review
OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Sarnol-HC Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Scot-Tussin Allergy Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Siladryl Allergy Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Silphen Cough Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Texacort Rate Add review
Rx C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Twilite Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
U-Cort Rate Add review
OTC C N
Generic name:
hydrocortisone topical
Drug class:
topical steroids
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Valu-Dryl Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines, anticholinergic antiemetics, anticholinergic antiparkinson agents
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vanamine PD Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N X
Generic name:
diphenhydramine systemic
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
Vistaril Rate Add review
Rx N N X
Generic name:
hydroxyzine systemic
Drug class:
miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics, antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xylocaine Jelly Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
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dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Xylocaine Topical Rate Add review
Rx/OTC B N
Generic name:
lidocaine topical
Drug class:
topical anesthetics
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information
Zonalon Rate Add review
Rx B N X
Generic name:
doxepin topical
Drug class:
topical antihistamines
For consumers:
dosage, interactions, side effects
For professionals:
Prescribing Information

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Rx Prescription only.
OTC Over-the-counter.
Rx/OTC Prescription or Over-the-counter.
Off-label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
EUA An Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) allows the FDA to authorize unapproved medical products or unapproved uses of approved medical products to be used in a declared public health emergency when there are no adequate, approved, and available alternatives.
Expanded Access Expanded Access is a potential pathway for a patient with a serious or immediately life-threatening disease or condition to gain access to an investigational medical product (drug, biologic, or medical device) for treatment outside of clinical trials when no comparable or satisfactory alternative therapy options are available.
Pregnancy Category
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 (CSA) Schedule
M The drug has multiple schedules. The schedule may depend on the exact dosage form or strength of the medication.
U CSA Schedule is unknown.
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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