Antihistamine no relief for nocturnal itching in dermatitis
16 August 2002
The sedating antihistamine chlorpheniramine doesn't seem to relieve night-time itching in children with atopic dermatitis, European researchers say.
Researchers from the UK and Poland found that itching was not reduced in children with atopic dermatitis randomly assigned to receive chlorpheniramine treatment compared with those assigned to placebo (Dermatology 2002; 205: 40-45).
Four-week follow-up showed that chlorpheniramine did not reduce the need for topical treatments.
Last Reviewed: 16 August 2002
- 1. Medical Observer Weekly 16/8/02
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