1. Medications or substances that relieve or reduce itching.
Usage: Medical/pharmaceutical term; Plural form; singular is antipruritic

Examples

• The dermatologist prescribed several antipruritics to help manage the patient's severe eczema.
• Topical antipruritics containing hydrocortisone are available over the counter.
• Antihistamine antipruritics can be effective for allergic skin reactions.
• The doctor recommended antipruritics along with moisturizers for the dry, itchy skin condition.
• Many antipruritics work by numbing the skin or reducing inflammation.