Question about creams

[shaq786]

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I remember one time in class a pharmacist told us to never recommend topical benadryl and just go for oral. In addition, I remember him saying NEVER to recommend using both oral and topical benadryl. Today in my pharmacy, my pharmacist made that exact recommendation. Thoughts?

The lady had a insect sting and her hand and wrist were swollen, but NO rashes. My other question can hydrocortisone cream help with swelling due to an allergic reaction? I know it helps for rash but I wasnt sure if the TOPICAL steroid does the trick for swelling.

 

[Aznfarmerboi]

I remember one time in class a pharmacist told us to never recommend topical benadryl and just go for oral. In addition, I remember him saying NEVER to recommend using both oral and topical benadryl. Today in my pharmacy, my pharmacist made that exact recommendation. Thoughts?

The lady had a insect sting and her hand and wrist were swollen, but NO rashes. My other question can hydrocortisone cream help with swelling due to an allergic reaction? I know it helps for rash but I wasnt sure if the TOPICAL steroid does the trick for swelling.

For most pharmacists and from my experience, oral diphenhydramine works better than topical. You can use both but really, the topical one is a waste of money.

Hydrocortisone can help with the insect bite that in return will help with the swelling. However it will not do the trick and depending on the swelling and allergic reaction, should be handled by a physcian. (Allergic reactions are no joke).

 

[nnguyenc]

i have to agree...topical benadryl is a waste of money

 

[npage148]

Topical diphen can casue dermatitis reactions making it worse. That is why it is bad

 

[Praziquantel86]

Topical diphenhydramine isn't used for its antihistamine property, it actually serves as a weak local anasthetic. Using it topically on an inflamed area can cause sensitization, which eliminates its usefulness as an oral antihistamine. If you're looking for a good local anesthetic, xylocaine gets the job done pretty well.

Topical hydrocortisone can relieve swelling, but OTC strengths are borderline placebo.

 

[Sparda29]

Yep, I bought that one time when I was heading to play paintball, ended up having to use it, didn't work at all.