Kreole 1,328 Posted January 20 try this antihistamine, Cetirizine 10 mg. cheap at The Generic Pharmacy. It is not an immediate effect, but it lasts a long time. I take 1/2 tab at night before bed because I get bit while I sleep and don't have to wake up to scratch them. I don't like any topical cream on my skin or repellent, so that works for me. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easy44 5,471 Posted January 20 10 hours ago, Kreole said: try this antihistamine, Cetirizine 10 mg. cheap at The Generic Pharmacy. It is not an immediate effect, but it lasts a long time. I take 1/2 tab at night before bed because I get bit while I sleep and don't have to wake up to scratch them. I don't like any topical cream on my skin or repellent, so that works for me. The problem with that is cetirizine will stop the itching but not the bite. Will not help prevent dengue. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kreole 1,328 Posted January 20 (edited) 2 hours ago, easy44 said: The problem with that is cetirizine will stop the itching but not the bite. Will not help prevent dengue. Yes, that is true, but this post is how to stop the itching, not dengue or malaria or the many other diseases mosquitos transmit. I am afraid we are all at risk of some of these diseases as long as we are here. It is part of the calculation we must use regarding the positive and negative aspects of living here. To be perfectly safe one must practically bathe in mosquito repellant, wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, socks and shoes. Shorts and sandals are out as are light weight short sleeve shirts, Tshirts and no shirts at all. Edited January 20 by Kreole Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hyaku 2,654 Posted January 21 Got contact dermatitis a few time working outside. Skin complaints here I have never even seen before. That and tonggaw (tiny orange ticks). I tried a full wetsuit to clear jungle and they "still" got inside. Ceterizine is a must in our med box. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TequilaSunset 2,726 Posted January 21 Good reads in here... lucky me mosquitoes don't like to fest on me, occasionally I get a bite. (I shower I swear!!) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealover 172 Posted January 21 I use Lidokain it works well to take the itchy 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnSurrey 437 Posted January 21 (edited) Calmoseptine Ointment = Zinc Oxide + Calamine Use it on the children and ourselves whenever we get a bite. Give the children Allerkid (Ceterezine) if they have a big bite to stop them scratching it and making it worse. Cheap as well - 36 peso a sachet at mercury or rose etc. http://www.calmoseptineointment.com/ Edited January 21 by JohnSurrey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rfm010 3,097 Posted January 21 21 hours ago, Sealover said: I use Lidokain it works well to take the itchy Lidocaine paste can be found in some medical supply stores--look in the dental section. 2 and 4% solutions can be found in the pharmacy section of stores in the states. I have a couple of bottles of band-aid brand. Useful for skeeter bites and mango rashes, and for whatever might get you while snorkeling (havent had the opportunity to try it for urchin spines or shark bites). 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtmwatchbiz 31,094 Posted January 21 20 hours ago, Kreole said: Yes, that is true, but this post is how to stop the itching, not dengue of course you are correct in a literal way but i think what caught easy44's eye and mine as well was you saying that you take medicine before you go to bed because you get bit while you sleep. in your case i think mentioning dengue makes sense as it seems you are getting bit quite often. you should probably try to improve your home's ability to keep the mosquitoes from getting inside. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealover 172 Posted January 21 Each time I go to bed I always start itching, only after a special exercise the itching disappear again for a while 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtmwatchbiz 31,094 Posted January 21 2 minutes ago, Sealover said: Each time I go to bed I always start itching, only after a special exercise the itching disappear again for a while have only rarely heard of that happening here in cebu city. could that be a dumaguete related malady? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sealover 172 Posted January 21 (edited) I feel it worse when I visit Cebu sometimes, it can hit so hard I even forget time and place Edited January 21 by Sealover 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soupeod 6,026 Posted January 21 (edited) 22 hours ago, Kreole said: Yes, that is true, but this post is how to stop the itching, not dengue or malaria or the many other diseases mosquitos transmit. I am afraid we are all at risk of some of these diseases as long as we are here. It is part of the calculation we must use regarding the positive and negative aspects of living here. To be perfectly safe one must practically bathe in mosquito repellant, wear long pants, long sleeve shirt, socks and shoes. Shorts and sandals are out as are light weight short sleeve shirts, Tshirts and no shirts at all. It is safer here where I live.... than Cebu.. so dont make “here” everywhere. Edited January 21 by soupeod Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Soupeod 6,026 Posted January 21 Cebu = dengue, drugs, big city, malls and condos. Goodluck. to answer the Op, drink more Vodka.. i dont feel any thing 😁 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
