Eczema & Skin Rashes
Creams and treatments for eczema, skin rashes, and allergic skin reactions
Skin protectant and moisturiser
emollient
Antifungal and Corticosteroid combination
Fights fungal infections and reduces skin inflammation
Beclometasone; Clotrimazole
PrescriptionFungal skin infections with itching and inflammation, ringworm (which Nigerians sometimes call 'laipalai'), athlete's foot, jock itch, skin rashes caused by fungus
Betamethasone; Clotrimazole
PrescriptionFungal skin infections with swelling and itching, ringworm (lapalapa), jock itch (itching around the groin area), athlete's foot, stubborn rashes caused by fungal infection
Betamethasone; Ketoconazole
PrescriptionFungal skin infections with inflammation, ringworm (coconut), jock itch (crotch fungus), athlete's foot, stubborn rashes caused by fungal infection, itchy skin with fungal infection
Combination
Reduces swelling and fights fungal infections
Beclometasone; Clotrimazole; Gentamicin
PrescriptionSkin rashes with infection, fungal skin infections with swelling, eczema with secondary infection, ringworm with inflammation, itchy infected skin, nappy rash with infection
Betamethasone; Clotrimazole; Gentamicin
PrescriptionSkin rashes with infection, eczema with fungal or bacterial infection, ringworm with inflammation, stubborn body rash, infected skin patches, jock itch with bacterial infection, nappy rash with infection
Betamethasone; Clotrimazole; Neomycin sulfate
PrescriptionSkin rashes with fungal and bacterial infection, eczema with infection, ringworm with inflammation, itchy skin infections, infected dermatitis
Steroid, Antifungal, and Antibiotic combination
Fights fungal infections and reduces swelling
Steroid + Antifungal + Antibiotic
combination topical cream
Combination Steroid, Antifungal, and Antibiotic
Reduces inflammation and kills fungal infections
Topical corticosteroid with antibiotic
Reduces inflammation and fights skin infections
Beclomethasone; Neomycin; Chlorocresol
PrescriptionSkin rashes with infection, eczema with bacterial infection, itchy and inflamed skin, infected dermatitis, skin allergies with secondary infection
Betamethasone; Fusidic acid
PrescriptionSkin infections with swelling and itching, eczema that has become infected, infected rashes, infected dermatitis, boils with surrounding inflammation
Corticosteroid and Antibiotic combination
Reduces swelling and fights infections
Corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory steroid
Betamethasone
PrescriptionSkin rashes, eczema, allergic reactions, itching, psoriasis (dry scaly skin), dermatitis (skin inflammation), asthma, joint pain and swelling, severe allergic conditions
Budesonide
PrescriptionAsthma, wheezing, chronic cough from lung problems, allergic rhinitis (blocked or runny nose from allergies), Crohn's disease (a type of gut inflammation)
Dexamethasone phosphate
PrescriptionSevere allergic reactions, asthma attacks, serious skin rashes, eye inflammation, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), severe body swelling, croup in children, cerebral malaria complications, meningitis support treatment, and other conditions where strong anti-inflammatory action is needed
Mometasone furoate
PrescriptionSkin rashes, eczema, psoriasis, allergic skin reactions, itching, stubborn rashes that don't respond to milder creams, nasal congestion from allergies (hay fever)
Prednisolone
PrescriptionSevere allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and arthritis, lupus, eye inflammation, severe body swelling, blood disorders, kidney problems (nephrotic syndrome), and some cancers
Prednisone
PrescriptionSevere asthma, serious allergic reactions, arthritis and joint pain, skin conditions like eczema, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease, certain blood disorders, swelling in different parts of the body
Triamcinolone
PrescriptionSevere allergies, asthma, skin rashes and eczema, joint pain and swelling (arthritis), lupus, severe body inflammation, keloid scars, stubborn skin conditions that don't respond to milder treatments
Topical corticosteroid
strong steroid skin medication
Topical corticosteroid with keratolytic agent
skin-softening
Combination
Reduces inflammation, kills fungus, and bacteria
Combination anti-infective and anti-inflammatory
steroid, antifungal, antibiotic
Combination Anti-infective and Anti-inflammatory
Steroid, Antifungal, Antibiotic, Antiseptic
Combination corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator
breathing medicine
Skin protectant and anti-itch agent
anti-pruritic
Topical skin protectant and anti-itch lotion
antipruritic
Antihistamine
anti-allergy
Cetirizine
OTCHay fever, sneezing, runny or itchy nose, watery or itchy eyes, skin rashes and itching (urticaria/hives), allergic reactions, insect bite reactions
Desloratadine
OTCAllergies, sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, skin rash, hives (urticaria), hay fever, itchy skin from allergic reactions
Fexofenadine Hydrochloride
OTCSneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, hay fever, skin rash and itching from hives (urticaria), allergic reactions
Loratadine
OTCAllergies, sneezing, runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, skin rash and itching (urticaria), hay fever, allergic reactions to dust or pollen
Antihistamine
Relieves allergy symptoms and itching
Cough expectorant and antihistamine combination
Helps you cough up mucus and relieves sneezing
Antihistamine and Expectorant
cough medicine
Antihistamine and Expectorant
cough mixture
Immunosuppressant
immune system suppressor
Topical corticosteroid
very potent steroid skin cream
Very potent topical corticosteroid with skin-nourishing vitamin
Reduces inflammation and soothes dry skin
Combination
topical cream
Topical corticosteroid and antifungal combination
Reduces inflammation and fungal infections on skin
Topical Corticosteroid with Antibiotic
Reduces swelling and fights skin infections
Combination topical steroid, antifungal, and antibiotic
Reduces inflammation and kills fungal infections
Combination cream
anti-inflammatory
Combination
Reduces swelling and fights infections
Corticosteroid + Antifungal + Antibiotic
combination skin cream
Antifungal, Corticosteroid, and Antibiotic combination
Fights fungal infections, reduces swelling, kills bacteria
Antifungal and Corticosteroid
topical combination
Antifungal, Corticosteroid, Antibiotic
combination
Antifungal and Antibiotic combination
Fights fungal and bacterial skin infections
Antifungal and anti-inflammatory
topical skin treatment
Antifungal, Antibiotic, and Corticosteroid combination
Fights fungal infections, kills bacteria, reduces inflammation
Antihistamine and appetite stimulant
Reduces allergic reactions and increases appetite
Corticosteroid
steroid anti-inflammatory
Combination
Reduces inflammation and kills fungal infections
Combination
Reduces swelling and fights fungal infections
Antihistamine
sedating
Diphenhydramine Hydrochloride
OTCAllergies (sneezing, itching, watery eyes, runny nose), sleeplessness, cough, motion sickness (travel sickness), itchy skin rashes, cold symptoms
Promethazine
OTCAllergies (sneezing, itching, watery eyes, skin rash), nausea and vomiting, motion sickness (travel sickness), trouble sleeping, cough and cold symptoms
Bronchodilator and Antihistamine combination
Asthma relief
Antibiotic
Penicillinase-resistant Penicillin
Combination corticosteroid and long-acting bronchodilator
asthma preventer
Biologic
TNF-alpha inhibitor / Immunosuppressant
Corticosteroid
mild steroid
Topical corticosteroid
anti-inflammatory steroid
Combination antifungal, antibiotic, and corticosteroid cream
anti-inflammatory
Antifungal, Antibiotic, and Corticosteroid combination cream
Fights fungal infections, kills bacteria, reduces inflammation
Antihistamine
Anti-allergy
Antihistamine and Decongestant combination
Relieves allergy symptoms and congestion
Antiallergy
Leukotriene receptor antagonist + Antihistamine
Antibiotic
Kills bacteria on the skin surface
Combination antibacterial, antifungal, and corticosteroid
steroid cream
Cold and flu relief
combination analgesic, decongestant, and antihistamine
Cold and flu relief
combination painkiller, decongestant, and antihistamine
Cold and Flu Relief
combination of Painkiller/Fever Reducer, Decongestant, and Antihistamine
Cold and Flu Combination
Painkiller, Decongestant, Antihistamine, Cough Suppressant
Decongestant and Antihistamine combination
Reduces nasal congestion and itching
Topical antiseptic and keratolytic
skin treatment
Antihistamine
also used as anti-nausea and sedative
Skin protectant / Excipient
Protects and soothes dry or irritated skin
Antibiotic
Kills bacteria that cause infections
Antiseptic/Antiparasitic
skin treatment
Immunosuppressant
anti-rejection medicine
Combination cream
Reduces inflammation, kills fungus, stops infection
When to see a doctor
Seek care if you notice any of the following
- You have a fever over 38°C (100.4°F) with a skin rash or eczema, or if you feel very unwell.
- Your skin rash or eczema is spreading quickly to other parts of your body.
- You have difficulty breathing or swallowing because of a severe skin reaction.
- You have a skin rash or eczema that is bleeding or oozing pus, or has a strong, unpleasant smell.
- You have a skin rash or eczema that is severe and covers most of your body, or is making it hard for you to move or sleep.
For guidance only — always consult a qualified healthcare provider.