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| Description | Symptoms | Medicines | Non-Medicinal Remedies |
| Bites, Insect |
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Reaction to an insect bite (from a bee, wasp, flea, or mosquito) may range from a temporary localized area of redness, swelling, or itching to a generalized severe reaction that requires immediate medical attention. The severity of the allergic reaction depends upon the sensitivity of the person bitten. The FDA recognizes ammonia as effective in reducing the symptoms of insect bites. Apply it directly to the site of the bite. After-Bite is an ammonia-containing OTC product intended for insect bite. Local anesthetics such as Americaine First Aid, Aveeno Anti Itch, Caladryl, Chiggerex, Itch-X, Solarcaine, and Sting Kill are nonspecific remedies for the pain and itch of insect bites. Antihistamines such as Benadryl and Caladryl, applied to the bite, may bring relief by interfering with the allergic reaction. Counterirritants such as Aveeno Anti-Itch Cream, Rhuli, and Sting Kill may distract from insect bite pain by creating a feeling of warmth milder than the pain. Hydrocortisone cream, an anti-inflammatory agent, may relieve pain and itching when applied to the bite. |
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