I have a skin prick on my hand, what can I do about the swelling and itching?

31-year-old woman4 years ago

I am 23 weeks pregnant and I am allergic to penicillin

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Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Hello Ma'am,

I recommend applying 0.5% hydrocortisone cream (Cortate™) to the sting first thing this morning. You can repeat the application 4 times today.

If this PM the itch is still too uncomfortable, you could take a dose of Benadryl™.

31-year-old woman · 4 years ago

Super thank you very much and I can take benadryl 23 week pregnant with no problem and is hydrocortisone cream found over the counter or not?

Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

Yes, no problem. And indeed it is on sale over the counter. :)

31-year-old woman · 4 years ago

Super thank you so much!!! This will make me feel so much better!!:)

Alexandre Chagnon · 4 years ago

It feels good!

Happy day,

Alexandre Chagnon, pharmacist

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