adjective

(chiefly of a drug) used to relieve itching.

When a robust take is suspected, management includes observation, patient education, and supportive care that includes resting the affected limb and using oral nonaspirin analgesic medications and oral antipruritic agents.

noun

An antipruritic drug.

Ointments or creams are applied to reduce infection and antipruritics can also be used to reduce irritation