backlinks Medications for Urticaria Other names: Hives; Wheals and Welts Health Guide Disease Reference Care Notes Medication List Encyclopedia Q & A More What is Urticaria: Urticaria is a type of rash which is made up of wheals. (A wheal is a temporary raised area of the skin which is often itchy.) Because the rash looks like that which is caused by stinging nettles, urticaria is sometimes referred to as nettle rash. It can also be known as hives or welts. See also: sub-topics Medications to treat Urticaria The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition. Drug Class (show all) - miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics (20) - H2 antagonists (2) - antihistamines (86) - topical steroids (7) - topical anesthetics (2) - phenothiazine antiemetics (5) - anticholinergic antiemetics (18) - anticholinergic antiparkinson agents (18) - tricyclic antidepressants (2) - other immunosuppressants (2) Rx OTC Off Label Only Generics Drug name Rx / OTC Preg nancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity Zyrtec Rx/OTC B N X 36 reviews 8.0 Generic name: cetirizine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Allegra Rx/OTC C N 19 reviews 8.0 Generic name: fexofenadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information cetirizine Rx/OTC B N X 50 reviews 7.0 Generic name: cetirizine systemic Brand names: Zyrtec, Aller-Tec, All Day Allergy, All Day Allergy Children's, Aller-Tec Children's, Children's Allergy Relief Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information loratadine Rx/OTC B N 9 reviews 6.0 Generic name: loratadine systemic Brand names: Claritin, Alavert, Allergy Relief Tablets, Children's Claritin Allergy, Wal-itin, Allergy Relief 24 Hour, Bactimicina Allergy, Children's Allergy Relief 24 Hour, Claritin Reditabs, Clear-Atadine, ohm Allergy Relief, Tavist ND, Vicks QlearQuil All Day & All Night 24 Hour Allergy Relief Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information fexofenadine Rx/OTC C N 27 reviews 8.0 Generic name: fexofenadine systemic Brand names: Allegra, Allegra ODT, Aller-Ease Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Claritin Rx/OTC B N 1 review 2.0 Generic name: loratadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Xyzal Rx B N X 36 reviews 8.0 Generic name: levocetirizine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information ranitidine Off Label Rx/OTC B N Add review Rate Generic name: ranitidine systemic Drug class: H2 antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes Alavert Rx/OTC B N 1 review 9.0 Generic name: loratadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Benadryl Rx/OTC B N X 2 reviews 8.0 Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics , antihistamines , anticholinergic antiemetics , anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information doxepin Rx N N X 10 reviews 7.0 Generic name: doxepin systemic Brand name: Sinequan Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics , tricyclic antidepressants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Xolair Rx B N 43 reviews 8.0 Generic name: omalizumab systemic Drug class: other immunosuppressants For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Benadryl Allergy Rx/OTC B N X 5 reviews 6.0 Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics , antihistamines , anticholinergic antiemetics , anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects diphenhydramine Rx/OTC B N X 7 reviews 6.0 Generic name: diphenhydramine systemic Brand names: Benadryl, Benadryl Allergy, Banophen, Benadryl Children's Allergy, Allermax, Complete Allergy Relief, Dicopanol, Diphedryl, Diphenhist, Dytuss, Q-Dryl, Quenalin, Scot-Tussin Allergy, Siladryl Allergy, Silphen Cough, Twilite, Valu-Dryl, Vanamine PD, Vicks QlearQuil Nighttime Allergy Relief Drug class: miscellaneous anxiolytics, sedatives and hypnotics , antihistamines , anticholinergic antiemetics , anticholinergic antiparkinson agents For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information levocetirizine Rx/OTC B N X 42 reviews 8.0 Generic name: levocetirizine systemic Brand name: Xyzal Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information famotidine Off Label Rx/OTC B N 2 reviews 6.0 Generic name: famotidine systemic Drug class: H2 antagonists For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Off Label: Yes Phenergan Rx C N X Add review Rate Generic name: promethazine systemic Drug class: antihistamines , phenothiazine antiemetics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information promethazine Rx C N X Add review 8.0 Generic name: promethazine systemic Brand names: Phenergan, Promethegan, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz Drug class: antihistamines , phenothiazine antiemetics For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Clarinex Rx C N 1 review 7.0 Generic name: desloratadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: AHFS DI Monograph , Prescribing Information Aller-Tec Rx/OTC B N X Add review Rate Generic name: cetirizine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Allergy Relief Tablets Rx/OTC B N Add review Rate Generic name: loratadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Children's Claritin Allergy Rx/OTC B N Add review Rate Generic name: loratadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects chlorpheniramine Rx/OTC B N X 3 reviews 6.0 Generic name: chlorpheniramine systemic Brand names: Chlor-Trimeton, Aller-Chlor, Allergy Relief, C.P.M., Chlo-Amine, Chlor-Mal, ChlorTan, Ed-Chlortan, Ed ChlorPed, Ed Chlor Ped Jr., PediaTan, Topco Allergy, Wal-finate Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts , Prescribing Information Wal-itin Rx/OTC B N Add review Rate Generic name: loratadine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects All Day Allergy Rx/OTC B N X Add review Rate Generic name: cetirizine systemic Drug class: antihistamines For consumers: dosage , interactions , side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Page 1 2 3 4 5 Next Topics under Urticaria Allergic Urticaria (31 drugs) Alternative treatments for Urticaria The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Urticaria. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Urticaria. Feverfew Learn more about Urticaria Micromedex Care Notes Acute Rash Itchy Skin Urticaria Symptoms and treatments Hives (Urticaria) Legend Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. Prescription Only / Over the Counter Rx Prescription Only OTC Over the Counter Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter Pregnancy A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters). B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks. X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits. N FDA has not classified the drug. Controlled Substances Act Schedule N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. 1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision. 2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence. 3 Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. 4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3. 5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4. Alcohol X Interacts with Alcohol. Browse Drugs by Condition A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z} More Information Care Notes 3 related articles Harvard Health Guide 1 related article Latest FDA Approvals for Urticaria Xolair Help and Support Looking for answers? Ask a question or go join the hives support group to connect with others who have similar interests.} } many different types
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