MetaGlossary.com: Antipruritic

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A medication that stops itch.

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used in cases of intense itching such as that caused by eczema or vaginal infections.

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a substance that relieves or prevents itching

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Relieves sensations of itching or prevents its occurrence.

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reduces itching Calendula

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a topically applied substance that relieves or reduces itching.

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An antipruritic relieves the sensation of itching or prevents its occurrence.

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prevents or relieves sensation of itching

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preventing or relieving itching

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Affects immune system and reactivity due to its ability to prevent or relieve itching.

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Antipruritic medicines are used to relieve and control itching.

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An Antipruritic is a drug which reduces pruritus, or itching. Most anti-pruritic drugs are antihistamines or mint-like substances such as menthol or camphor. Calamine lotion is a zinc-based anti-pruritic that has been used in this capacity for hundreds of years.

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