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Can Antihistamine Treat Bug Bite ?
I thought I had a couple of mosquito bites on my legs on Saturday. Now, there s only one bite that has quadrupled in size, swollen and the whole area is red and itchy and as a rock. Should I just take an antihistamine? The other bites have disappeared.
Fri, 12 Sep 2014
Hello.It is recommended to take an antihistamine by mouth,for example Ebastine 10 mg twice a day.It is too recommended to apply a corticosteroid cream,for example Hydrocortisone twice a day.Please,consult your doctor for prescription.
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