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Pruritus

Pruritus is the medical term for itchy skin. It is not usually a sign of anything serious and often settles within a few weeks with simple home care.

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.

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Key points

  • Dry, cracked or irritated skin is a common cause of pruritus.
  • Patting or tapping the skin rather than scratching it eases the itch and avoids the damage scratching does.

The medicine listed for Pruritus

The listed product for pruritus is Atarax, containing hydroxyzine, an antihistamine, in 10mg and 25mg tablets. Antihistamines are a class of medicine sometimes used to ease itching.

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