TriCalm can stop the itch and prevent further irritation and scarring caused by scratching. It's fast-acting and can soothe the itch, helping you and your family get much-needed relief and rest. Because TriCalm is steroid-free, it's safe to use as often as needed.

Butylene glycol, caprylyl glycol, dehydroacetic acid, ethylhexylglycerin, glycine, hexylene glycol, malic acid, phenoxyethanol, purified water, strontium chloride hexahydrate, xanthan gum.

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The Tricalm tablet has two active ingredients, Trifluoperazine and Chlordiazepoxide. Trifluoperazine belongs to the class of antipsychotic medications.

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How to relieve itching

• Applying menthol.
• Cooling the itch.
• Wet wrap therapy.
• Colloidal oatmeal.
• Apple cider vinegar.
• Moisturizing.
• Baking soda.
• Avoiding irritants.

Hydrocortisone is a popular choice for any type of chronic or sudden skin itch. It helps by treating inflammation while reducing redness and itching, says Dr. Shirazi. Hydrocortisone topicals are typically used 1-4 times per day for two weeks.

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Soak a cotton ball with three percent of hydrogen peroxide and rub it onto the affected area, in order to reduce itching and pain. Use hand sanitizer to prevent further infection. Take a drop of sanitizer, and apply it onto the bite; leave it on for a few minutes.

Benadryl cream and hydrocortisone cream are OTC options for treating itchy skin. But they work in different ways. There appears to be more research supporting hydrocortisone's effectiveness overall. This is because it targets itching in several ways.

Medications that help relieve itching include:

• Antihistamines (allergy pills): These include Benadryl, Zyrtec (cetirizine), Claritin (loratadine), prescription Clarinex (desloratadine), Allegra (fexofenadine).
• Anti-itch creams: Topical corticosteroids may be helpful for small itchy areas.

We've used Cortizone-10 Maximum Strength Ultra Soothing Anti-Itch Cream for minor skin irritations like bug bites and rashes, and it works quickly to relieve itch and inflammation. The cream contains 1% hydrocortisone, which is the maximum-strength itch relief available without a prescription.

How to relieve itchy skin

• Apply a cold, wet cloth or ice pack to the skin that itches. Do this for about five to 10 minutes or until the itch subsides.
• Take an oatmeal bath.
• Moisturize your skin.
• Apply topical anesthetics that contain pramoxine.
• Apply cooling agents, such as menthol or calamine.

How to relieve itching

1. Applying menthol.
2. Cooling the itch.
3. Wet wrap therapy.
4. Colloidal oatmeal.
5. Apple cider vinegar.
6. Moisturizing.
7. Baking soda.
8. Avoiding irritants.