2007-10-12 21:01:08 · 7 answers · asked by rimbhochi 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
No asprin! Do not give asprin to children & teens under age 20 who may chicken pox because asprin use is related to Reye's Syndrome. Use acetaminophen relieve fever.
Control the itching with Oral Benadryl & warm baths with Aveeno Collodial oatmeal added to the water will help.
2007-10-12 21:09:26 · answer #1 · answered by mickie 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There is no real medicine, Calamine lotion is great to help stop the itching. If you itch, you can break open the scabs and cause infection. Adults have it way worse than a child does, if your temp spikes and you start to become dehydrated I would seek medical attention. The reason is far more adults die each year due to chicken pox than children do. I would find a long pair of socks or mittens and put them on along with lots and lots of calamine lotion all over. Adults normally have it for a week. Hope this helped
2007-10-12 21:07:36 · answer #2 · answered by Just a broke college student 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whatever the doctor prescribed.
Calamine lotion helps some with the itching.
My mom always fixed us chamomile tea
to drink because it calms the system.
I used the cool tea to make compresses
when the kids had chicken pox &
when my Mother & I had flare ups of Shingles.
Benadryl will also help with the itching,
but check with your doctor
before trying anything different.
2007-10-12 22:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by ♫ Bubastes, Cat Goddess♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had Chickenpox a few days ago, lasted for about 2 weeks. Theres no medicine you can take apart from Camoline Lotion which helps stop the itch. Also Lukewarm baths help and try not to itch. When you get scabs you can apply Organic Aloe Vera lotion or Coca Butter from your local health store as they help to heal you more quickly. Hope that helps
2007-10-12 23:17:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Acyclovir (Zovirax)
Antiviral that acts by inhibiting herpes virus DNA polymerase and terminating viral replication. It reduces the number of lesions and duration of fever if started within 24 h of appearance of rash. In young children with uncomplicated varicella, benefit is only marginal and use is not routinely recommended. It does not affect incidence of pruritus, complications, or secondary transmission. It is always used for complications of varicella (eg, encephalitis, pneumonia) and for immunocompromised individuals with varicella. Available as cap (200-800 mg), PO liquid (400 mg/5 mL), and parenteral injection (500 mg/mL).
This is the specific therapy for chicken pox. you might also need to take medicines for your fever, itching etc..
Always take medicines only on Medical Advice. Self treatment is dangerous,.
2007-10-12 21:07:45 · answer #5 · answered by rookie 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Chicken soup and Calamine lotion. If the lotion doesn't help, make a paste with water and baking soda, and dab that on the itch. Good luck.
2007-10-12 21:11:05 · answer #6 · answered by Aunt Karen 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called Coca-cola.
2007-10-12 22:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by Luke 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋