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… medication is an antihistamine that treats symptoms such as itching, runny nose, watery eyes, and sneezing from "hay fever" and other allergies. It is also used to relieve itching from hives. Loratadine does not prevent hives or … symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …
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… needs. Uses This medication is used on the skin to stop itching and pain from certain skin conditions (such as … eczema, insect bites) and to treat minor discomfort and itching caused by hemorrhoids and certain other problems of the genital/anal area (such as anal fissures, itching around the vagina/rectum). Some forms of this …
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… care workers who do not have proof of immunity against chickenpox. Proof of immunity consists of a self-reported history of chickenpox or shingles after 12 months of age, lab results … 2 doses of the vaccine, given at least 6 weeks apart. Chickenpox is an infection caused by the varicella-zoster …
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… immunizations include: footnote 1 Bacterial meningitis. Chickenpox. Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis (also known … and poor appetite. A mild rash 7 to 14 days after chickenpox or measles-mumps-rubella shots. Temporary joint … A mild skin rash 7 to 14 days after your child gets the chickenpox or measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot. These …
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… symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) … especially of: current/recent infection (such as herpes, chickenpox) liver problems kidney problems blood disorders … who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have …
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… stings often cause minor swelling, redness, pain, and itching. Most bites and stings will heal on their own … There are several things you can do to relieve pain and itching and prevent infection from a bite or sting. After a … elevate the limb to help reduce swelling. Relieving pain, itching, and swelling Apply an ice pack to a bite or sting …
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… sea lice, pika-pika, sea poisoning, sea critters, and ocean itch. What causes it? Two types of marine life that … shapes and sizes that appear very red and may be extremely itchy. The larvae can become trapped in the fabric of a … hydrocortisone cream (1%). These medicines can help control itching. Do not use the hydrocortisone cream on children …
Medications
… Uses This combination medication is used to treat pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and … and hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that reduces redness, itching, and swelling. It also contains an aminoglycoside … improve or if it worsens. Side Effects Redness, burning, or itching at the application site may occur. If any of these …
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… This combination medication is used to treat minor pain, itching, swelling, and discomfort caused by hemorrhoids and … hydrocortisone, a corticosteroid that reduces redness, itching, and swelling. How To Use Read the Patient … after 2 to 3 weeks. Side Effects Redness, burning, or itching at the application site may occur. If any of these …
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… used to treat skin infections such as athlete's foot, jock itch, and ringworm. It is an antifungal that works by … if your condition lasts after 2 weeks of treatment for jock itch, after 4 weeks of treatment for athlete's foot or … symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat) …