| 摘要 |
There is disclosed use of one or more NSAIDs selected from bendazac, benzydamine, diclofenac, fenbufen, indomethacin, ketoprofen, naproxen, piroxicam, sulindac and any pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof to treat pruritus (itching), preferably by topical administration. A non-therapeutic method of cosmetic treatment (to prevent disfigurement by suppressing the urge to scratch the itchy site) is also disclosed. Pharmaceutical compositions for this treatment are described which comprise these NSAIDs and/or their salts as an anti-pruritic agent, preferably the only anti-pruritic agent. Preferably, the anti-pruritic agent comprises from about 0.01 % to about 25 % by weight of the composition. Use of these NSAIDs and/or salts in the preparation of a medicament for treating pruritus is also disclosed. |
