1A medication or preparation used to relieve itching; often refers to antihistamines, steroid creams, or other antipruritic agents (commonly written in hiragana).
虫刺されにはかゆみ止めのクリームを塗ると楽になることが多い。
Applying an anti-itch cream often relieves insect bites.
かゆみ止めの内服薬をもらって症状が落ち着いた。
I was given an oral anti-itch medication and the symptoms settled down.
かゆみ止めは用法を守って、長期間の自己判断での使用は避けてください。
Use anti-itch medication as directed and avoid long-term self-medication.