Pruritus

Pruritus is the medical name for itchy skin. It may be linked with dry, cracked or irritated skin and can be uncomfortable, though it is not usually a sign of something serious.

Offers

Questran

Colestyramine

Colestyramine tablets for high cholesterol and itching. They bind bile acids in the gut, forcing the liver to use up cholesterol.

From$6.98/ sachetView

Atarax

Hydroxyzine

10mg · 25mg

Hydroxyzine tablets for generalised anxiety and itching. It is a sedating antihistamine, which is why it is sometimes used for short-term anxiety relief.

From$0.66/ tabletView

Eurax

Crotamiton

20g

Crotamiton cream for scabies and itching. It kills scabies mites and also calms the itch.

From$25.40/ tubeView

Cortaid

Hydrocortisone

15g

Hydrocortisone cream for dermatitis and itching. It reduces the release of inflammatory signals from cells, easing swelling in the skin.

From$13.00/ tubeView

Eurax Lotion

Crotamiton

60ml

Crotamiton lotion for scabies and itching. The liquid spreads easily over large areas.

From$3.50/ bottleView

About

Key points

Scratching can damage the skin and may make an itch harder to manage.
Duration varies with the cause, although itchy skin often settles within a few weeks.
Treatment may focus on the cause as well as easing the itch.

Medicines listed for Pruritus

The listed products contain Crotamiton, Hydroxyzine, hydrocortisone and colestyramine. These ingredients belong to different medicine classes and have roles that may relate to pruritus or itchy skin.