Home care for spider bites includes:
- Gently clean the bite wound.
- Apply an antibiotic ointment.
- Apply a cold compress:
- Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
- Elevate and rest the bitten body part.
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Acetaminophen for pain
- Try Calamine lotion or a topical hydrocortisone cream for itching.
