What can I buy for chicken pox?

Calamine lotions and creams are dabbed directly onto itchy spots to provide relief, and can also help to dry these spots out so they scab over and fall off faster. Painkillers – chickenpox can sometimes cause pain and a high fever, which can be relieved by over the counter painkillers.

What cream do u put on chicken pox?

You can apply soothing lotions that can help dry chickenpox blisters. But talk to your doctor before using lotions that contain antihistamines. You could try lotions with: Phenol, menthol, and camphor, such as calamine lotion.

How much is the chicken pox vaccine UK?

The Boots Chickenpox Vaccination Service is available in 30 stores across the UK to those aged 1-65. The service costs £65 per vaccination and the course consists of two vaccinations given six weeks apart, so the total cost for the course is £130.

What kind of Medicine DO YOU take for chicken pox?

Antiviral medication – in severe cases of chickenpox, or if you are in an at-risk group that is particularly vulnerable to chickenpox and its complications, a doctor may prescribe an antiviral medicine called aciclovir.

How to get rid of itching from chicken pox?

For more information about chickenpox vaccine, see Vaccination. There are several things that you can do at home to help relieve chickenpox symptoms and prevent skin infections. Calamine lotion and a cool bath with added baking soda, uncooked oatmeal, or colloidal oatmeal may help relieve some of the itching.

When is the best time to take chickenpox medication?

There are antiviral medications licensed for treatment of chickenpox. The medication works best if it is given as early as possible, preferably within the first 24 hours after the rash starts. For more information, see Acyclovir Treatment.

Is there a cool mousse for chicken pox?

Shop PoxClin Cool Mousse that relieves chicken pox symptoms, providing cooling and soothing effect from itching, irritation and sensitivity in children. PoxclinPoxClin CoolMousse relieves the symptoms of chickenpox and is used for rapid relief from irritation, itching and sensitivity associated with chickenpox in children.