Scabies is an itchy skin condition caused by a tiny burrowing mite called Sarcoptes scabiei. The presence of the mite leads to intense itching in the area of its burrows. The urge to scratch may be especially strong at night. Scabies is contagious and can spread quickly through close physical contact in a family, child care group, school class, nursing home or prison. Because of the contagious nature of scabies, doctors often recommend treatment for entire families or contact groups. Scabies is readily treated.
LYRICA (pregabalin) is a prescription medicine, approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), to be taken every day to treat nerve pain caused by pain after shingles. There is no generic version of LYRICA. Over-the-counter pain relief pills are not approved by the FDA for the management of nerve pain from pain after shingles.
The most common treatments for shingles include: 1  Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir, famciclovir, or valacyclovir, to reduce the pain and the duration of shingles. 2  Over-the-counter pain medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help reduce pain during an attack of shingles. 3  Be safe with medicines.