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13.6 Pruritis

Last edited: 31-01-2024

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13.6 Pruritis

Topical Local Antipruritics

Menthol in Aqueous cream 0.5%, 1% & 2% (TLS Green)

Calamine lotion (TLS Blue)

  • For use at BRCH

Specific indication: (TLS Red)

Doxepin hydrochloride 5% cream

  • For small areas only. Restricted to Dermatology
  • Doxepin cream can cause drowsiness that may affect skilled tasks and there may be a risk of sensitisation