Antipruritic

A substance that alleviates or prevents itching.


Agent that relieves sensation of itching or prevents its occurrence.


A drug that relieves persistent itching, or pruritis, by reducing inflammation or numbing nerve impulses.


Pharmacological agents that prevent or reduce itching.


An agent that relieves itching (pruritus). Examples are calamine and crotamiton, applied in creams or lotions, and some antihistamine drugs, used if the itching is due to an allergy.


Preventing or relieving itching.


 


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