Antipruritic ointments for the skin of the body. List of the best

Antipruritic ointments are considered today the most effective means for eliminating the pronounced manifestations of certain diseases.

They are used for the skin of the body and limbs, even the face, when itching occurs against the background of various pathological conditions. Many drugs from different groups have antipruritic properties, so patients are not advised to select funds on their own.

Classification

Today, there are many drugs that can help relieve itching. Some of them only alleviate the condition, others have additional properties that act on the cause of the itching.

Type of funds	Features of the action
Antihistamines	These medicines are used to relieve itching caused by an allergic reaction. They help with dermatitis, psoriasis and eczema, eliminate the accompanying symptoms in the form of tissue edema and rash
Glucocorticosteroids	Potent drugs that are actively used for itching of various origins. Drugs block substances that can provoke itching and quickly improve the condition of patients, are prescribed in case of low efficacy of other drugs
Antiplatelet agents and angioprotectors	Such drugs eliminate itching, provoked by impaired blood circulation in the tissues, as well as some pathologies of peripheral vessels. They not only improve the condition of the vascular wall, but also prevent the formation of blood clots, impaired blood circulation in the affected area
Anti-inflammatory drugs	Such ointments may contain herbal ingredients, vitamin substances with anti-inflammatory properties. When using them, signs of inflammation are eliminated, edema and itching disappear

In some cases, patients are prescribed antiviral ointments if itching is triggered by the development of a viral disease.

Top 10 drugs from the pharmacy

Antipruritic ointments for the skin today can be purchased at different pharmacies in different regions. It is recommended to use them only as directed by a doctor, which will significantly reduce the risk of complications. Many products come in the form of gels, but patients also refer to them as ointments.

Fenistil

A popular agent based on dimetindene maleate. The drug has pronounced antihistamine properties, helps to eliminate not only itching, burning, but also a rash of allergic origin. A medicine is produced in the form of a gel for external use.

It is prescribed for various diseases of the skin:

• Dermatitis and dermatosis.
• Eczema at various stages of development.
• Itching as a result of patient contact with various toxic substances.
• Acute urticaria.
• Food allergy or reaction to the use of any drugs.
• Insect bites.

The tool is used in short courses of 3-7 days. Every day, the skin in the affected area is treated with a thin layer of gel 2 to 4 times a day. The drug is contraindicated in case of intolerance to the components in its composition, angle-closure glaucoma, when carrying a child.

The drug is not prescribed to patients under 1 month of age; it is used with caution in the treatment of children under 2 years of age and women during lactation. The drug can provoke complications in the form of severe edema, rash and itching if the patient develops an allergy to its components. No cases of drug overdose with external use have been recorded.

Dispensing of the medicinal product in pharmacies is carried out without a prescription from a doctor. The cost is approximately 320-450 rubles. depending on the volume of the tube.

Zinc ointment

A product based on zinc oxide, which has pronounced antipruritic, anti-inflammatory and regenerating properties. The drug eliminates itching due to the ability to suppress the signs of the inflammatory process, it is prescribed mainly as part of complex therapy to increase its effectiveness.

The medication is available to patients in the form of an ointment and is dispensed without a prescription from a doctor. Usually prescribed when diagnosing psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis. Permitted to use in the presence of minor damage to the skin, scratches, cuts. The drug additionally has antiviral activity, therefore it is used for itching caused by various viruses.

The medicine is used in courses of 1-3 weeks, depending on the severity of the symptoms of the underlying disease. Apply ointment to the affected area with a thin layer, rub gently.

The procedure is repeated up to 4 times a day. An external medication is contraindicated in case of allergy to its components, as well as the presence of foci of purulent infection on the tissues. In the treatment of children and pregnant women, the ointment is used with caution.

Violation of the instructions can provoke complications in the form of allergic manifestations on the skin, but such cases are rare.

An overdose can develop only with the intentional or accidental use of the ointment inside, accompanied by acute disorders of the digestive tract and requires immediate medical assistance. The price of a medicine in different pharmacies ranges from 50-80 rubles. for a tube.

D-Panthenol

Antipruritic ointments for the skin may contain ingredients with other properties. For example, the drug D-Panthenol is available in the form of an ointment and cream for external use, it acts due to the presence of dexpanthenol in the composition of the substance.

This component has not only antipruritic, but also a regenerating, anti-inflammatory effect, which makes the drug universal for many diseases.

Doctors prescribe medicine for various dermatological pathologies:

• Dermatitis and dermatosis.
• Eczema.
• Itching on the background of sunburn of varying degrees.
• Skin trauma in the form of cuts, scratches.
• Boils on the body.

The medicine is used in short and long courses. Usually 10 days are enough to get the result, but the course can be extended. Treatment is carried out 3-4 times per day, the ointment is applied in a thin layer, rubbed gently. It is allowed to apply the cream in the same way, it is absorbed faster, has a light texture.

The remedy very rarely provokes complications, they mainly appear on the skin if there is an allergy to the components. Overdose does not develop during therapy.

The medication in any form is contraindicated in case of allergy to its components. It is used with caution during pregnancy, lactation, under the age of 1 month. Dispensing of the drug in pharmacies is carried out without presenting a prescription from a doctor. The cost of the ointment starts at 300 rubles.

Celestoderm B

Quite a popular drug in the form of an ointment for external use, which contains betamethasone as the main active ingredient. The substance belongs to the group of glucocorticosteroids, therefore it has pronounced antipruritic properties.

Additionally, the drug has an anti-inflammatory and anti-edema effect, which is important for patients suffering from dermatological diseases.

Unlike drugs with a narrow spectrum of action, the drug has a long list of indications:

• Acute or chronic psoriasis and eczema.
• Neurodermatitis.
• Dermatitis of various forms, dermatosis.
• Itching of the skin as a result of reaction to sunlight.
• The onset of itching and related manifestations against the background of age-related changes.
• Allergic pathologies, manifested by various symptoms on the part of the skin.

The drug is often prescribed as part of a complex treatment in order to increase its effectiveness or prevent the development of complications.

The treatment regimen involves the use of the drug in short courses of 5-7 days with daily application of a thin layer of ointment to the affected areas 1-3 times a day. If necessary, repeated courses are carried out after a break of at least 2 weeks.

The drug is not prescribed for intolerance to the components, patients under 6 months, pregnant women. During the period of breastfeeding, therapy should also be abandoned.

An external remedy rarely provokes complications, but they can manifest themselves in the form of stool disorder, nausea, and headache. Sometimes allergic reactions develop. In case of an overdose, all manifestations are aggravated. Dispensing funds in pharmacies is carried out without a prescription, the cost is from 170 rubles.

Hydrocortisone ointment

Antipruritic ointments can be effective due to the presence of hydrocortisone in the formulation, like hydrocortisone ointment. It is used for the skin in order to eliminate itching against the background of various disorders, has pronounced anti-inflammatory and anti-edema properties, and stimulates tissue regeneration. A medicine is produced in the form of an ointment for external use.

The drug is prescribed for the allergic origin of itching, as well as for the diagnosis of psoriasis, eczema, dermatitis. Helps to quickly eliminate itching and associated abnormalities. Apply the drug in a thin layer and rub in gently, repeat the manipulation 2-3 times a day for 1 week.

The medicine is not used in case of detection of intolerance to the components of the composition, during lactation and pregnancy. For patients under 18 years of age, the drug is rarely prescribed and with extreme caution.

Ointment is contraindicated in the presence of foci of purulent lesions on the skin. Violation of the instructions provokes complications in the form of skin edema, severe itching and burning, as well as disorders of the digestive and nervous system.

An overdose does not develop when using the drug, but uncontrolled prolonged application can aggravate the condition. The ointment is sold in pharmacies without a prescription form, its price starts at 60 rubles.

Sinaflan

A medicine based on fluocinolone acetonide, available in the form of an ointment for external use. The medication belongs to the group of glucocorticosteroids, therefore it has not only antipruritic, but also anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous, anti-allergic effects.

The remedy is used for itching of allergic and inflammatory origin, as well as in case of dermatitis, dry skin, after insect bites. The medicine relieves the condition and prevents recurrent exacerbation of symptoms. Apply it in a thin layer to the lesions, rub gently. The manipulation is repeated 2 to 4 times a day. The therapy lasts no more than 2 weeks.

The medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation, allergies to the components of the composition, varicose veins of the lower extremities. It is not prescribed when a purulent focus is formed at the site of the lesion.

If the instructions are violated, patients experience headache, sleep disturbance, and impaired appetite. Skin rashes, irritation and flaking may appear on the skin. With prolonged use of the ointment, an overdose develops, accompanied by a deterioration in the general condition.

The cost of a medicine in different pharmacies is about 40-70 rubles. Its release is carried out without a prescription from a doctor.

Psilo-Balm

A medicine with antipruritic properties that is available to patients in the form of a gel for external use. The medication contains diphenhydramine hydrochloride. This component belongs to antihistamines, helps to eliminate itching, as well as pain, irritation, swelling.

The drug is prescribed for allergic dermatitis, as well as for itching with unspecified causes. Often the gel is used to eliminate the effects of insect bites, when diagnosing eczema, chickenpox. Apply it in a small amount to the hearth, rub it gently. Manipulations are carried out from 2 to 5 times a day, depending on the severity of manifestations. The treatment lasts up to 14 days.

The drug can provoke complications in the form of allergies to the components of the composition, as well as impairment of the functioning of the digestive tract. Overdose does not develop during treatment. The medication is not used for allergies to the components, it is prescribed with caution to children, adolescents and pregnant women.

You can buy it in pharmacies without a prescription, the price starts at 250 rubles.

Advantan

Methylprednisolone antipruritic skin ointments are considered the most effective and relatively safe. For example, the drug Advantan has an antipruritic effect precisely due to the presence of this component in the composition. It also relieves swelling and helps improve tissue health.

The medicine is available in the form of an ointment and cream for external use. The ointment is indicated for dermatitis of various forms, itching of unspecified origin, eczema. It can be used for dermatoses, as well as insect bites. The therapeutic course lasts up to 10 days, daily lesions are treated with a thin layer of ointment 2 times. Therapy can be extended up to 4-12 weeks if necessary.

The tool has contraindications:

• The patient's age is up to 4 months.
• Allergic reactions to ingredients in the medicine.
• The period after vaccination.
• Rosacea.
• Viral skin pathologies.
• The presence of syphilitic or tuberculous foci at the site of the lesion.

The drug is rarely prescribed during lactation and pregnancy. It can provoke allergic reactions, but doctors have not recorded cases of overdose. Allergies are standard symptoms. A prescription is not required to purchase a medication, the price is 500-600 rubles.

Akriderm

A popular remedy in an ointment for external use, which has an effect due to the presence of betamethasone in the composition. The medicine eliminates itching, burning and flaking of the skin, helps prevent the recurrence of symptoms.

The drug additionally eliminates edema, improves tissue nutrition. It is used for pruritus, psoriasis, eczema. A medicine is indicated for dermatitis and dermatosis. The course of therapy lasts from 1 to 3 weeks, lesions are treated 2-3 times a day.

Do not use the medicine in case of intolerance to its components, during pregnancy and lactation. For children and adolescents, the drug is prescribed with caution, but up to 1 year it is contraindicated. The presence of acne vulgaris, purulent or viral foci, open wounds is considered a reason for refusing therapy.

The drug leads to various complications quite rarely. Most often, patients show signs of an allergic reaction, an overdose does not develop. The cost of the medicine starts at 100 rubles, dispensing in pharmacies is only by prescription.

Triderm

The drug is in the form of an ointment for external use, which has several properties due to the combined composition. It contains a glucocorticosteroid component in the form of betamethasone, as well as gentamicin and clotrimazole.

Gentamicin has antibacterial properties, clotrimazole fights various fungi on the skin surface. The drug not only eliminates itching, but also relieves inflammation, edema, and has antifungal properties. It is prescribed for dermatitis and candidiasis, accompanied by signs of inflammation, itching of allergic and other origin.

The medicine is applied to the lesions in a thin layer, rubbed gently. Processing is carried out within 2-4 weeks in the morning and in the evening. Do not prescribe a medicine for the viral origin of the disease, intolerance to the components, under the age of 2 years. Ointment is also not prescribed to pregnant and lactating women, as well as to patients with diagnosed syphilis, skin tuberculosis.

During treatment, complications may occur in the form of nausea, bouts of vomiting, and upset stools. Allergic reactions are common. Overdose does not occur during therapy. You can buy medication in pharmacies without a prescription, the price starts from 650 rubles.

Antipruritic ointments are considered the most effective for the skin, as they act fairly quickly after application. However, the doctor should select them, taking into account the cause of the itching and accompanying deviations.

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