What over-the-counter drugs are available?

Most of the drugs used for symptomatic treatment are available without a prescription. However, their use should still be discussed with the treating physician. Many ointments that dry out the weeping blisters are available without a prescription.

Zinc ointments are often used. Tea tree oil and most homeopathic remedies are also available without prescription from pharmacies. Furthermore, SIVASH® healing clay paste for itching can be purchased over the counter.

This is a brine silt, which is applied as a mud pack to the affected skin areas. In addition, packs of apple vinegar and potato or corn flour can be purchased over the counter to combat itching. In addition, essential oils of lavender, camomile and eucalyptus can be used against itching without a prescription.

For pain relief, Japanese medicinal plant oil can be purchased over the counter from pharmacies or drugstores in addition to conventional medical treatment. Capsicain in ointment form is also used to support local pain treatment. In addition, over-the-counter high-dose vitamin B preparations are sometimes used as a supplement in the treatment of shingles.

For example, Nervocom® is a commercial product which can be additionally helpful in some cases of shingles. The background to this is that all vitamins in the B family contribute to strengthening the immune system, well-being and the regulation of energy production in the body. Vitamin B 1, for example, plays a role in the transmission of nerve impulses, which are probably also associated with shingles.

Vitamin B 6 also strengthens the immune system and nerves. The folic acid contained in Nervocom® can also promote the healing process. However, it is important to note that these remedies do not combat the cause, but only provide supplementary relief.

Zinc ointment is recommended by many authors for the symptomatic treatment of itching in shingles. Zinc ointment contains the so-called zinc oxide. According to the manufacturer it has an antiseptic and slightly disinfecting effect.

Other ingredients of zinc ointment have the ability to absorb high amounts of water. This property is beneficial for weeping blisters. They can therefore promote better healing, especially at the edges of wounds.

In addition, the ointment contains vitamin A. This supports the synthesis of new skin cells. The zinc ointment should be applied directly to the skin blisters.

There are also zinc zinc oxide shaking mixtures and zinc pastes that have a similar effect. Zinc pastes are divided into hard and soft pastes. The hard pastes are mainly used for oily skin.

The soft pastes are used for dry skin. There is also zinc oxide powder, which can be used for weeping blisters. Do you suffer from dry skin?

Thenspecialists in herbal medicine recommend tea tree oil for the symptomatic treatment of shingles. Tea tree oil has a disinfecting and antibacterial effect and is gentle on the tissue. It can relieve the symptoms of shingles.

It can also act as a preventive against additional bacterial infection. It is important to use a diluted solution. As a rule, a 20% solution is recommended.

It is possible to combine the oil with almond or wheat germ oil. Some authors recommend to warm this mixture slightly in a water bath before dabbing the damaged skin areas with the oil mixture 3 – 4 times a day. In some cases it is recommended to use a compress with the tea tree oil solution. This compress should be changed 2 – 3 times a day.For night time use of a tea tree oil ointment is recommended. These measures should definitely be discussed with your doctor beforehand.