Choice | Drug | Dosage |
---|---|---|
1st choice | Crotamiton 10% (Eurax®) cream | Dose: Apply 2-3 times daily |
Prescribing Notes
- Pruritus may be caused by systemic disease, skin disease or as a side-effect of medication. Where possible, the underlying cause should be identified and treated.
- Crotamiton is useful for pruritus persisting after treatment of scabies.
- Emollient preparations may be useful for pruritus due to dry skin; sedating oral antihistamines may also be helpful for itch (see section 3.4.1).
- Topical antihistamines and local anaesthetics are not recommended as they are only marginally effective and can cause sensitisation.