Medications for itching in those with lice include:

• An oral antihistamine:
• Diphenhydramine (Benadryl)
• Anti-itch creams:
• Calamine
• Benadryl Itch Stopping Cream
• 1% hydrocortisone cream:
• Cortaid Maximum Strength
• Cortizone 5
• Cortizone 10
• Cortizone for Kids
• Domeboro astringent

Oral antihistamines can be sedating. Use them with caution and do not mix them with alcohol or other sedatives. Follow directions on product packaging.