Sarna Original
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Pharmacist-reviewed drug information from the RxWiki encyclopedia.
Overview
Sarna Original is an over the counter medication used to relieve the itch associated with general itching, dry skin, insect bites, sunburn and poison ivy/oak/sumac, and because it’s steroid free, it’s safe to use daily.
It is a single product containing 2 medications: menthol and camphor.
Sarna Original belongs to a group of drugs called antipruritics. Together these work to temporarily relieve pain as well as cool and soothe itch.
This medication comes in a lotion and is applied to the skin as needed.
Common side effects of Sarna Original include mild itching, burning or stinging.
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