Insect bites and stings are usually minor but can be uncomfortable, itchy and — in children especially — hard to leave alone. The Insect Bite Relief range at RemediMe focuses on quick-acting topical options.

What's in this range

Stocked products include AfterBite Classic Insect Bite Relief Handy Pen (14ml) for fast on-the-go relief, Pinewood Bite & Sting Relief Cream (10g) and Skincalm 10g Bite and Sting Relief 1% Hydrocortisone Cream for more pronounced reactions.

Choosing the right product

For routine midge or mosquito bites, an ammonia-based pen like AfterBite neutralises the venom on contact and reduces itching within minutes — pocket-sized, useful for camping and travel. For more reactive bites or wasp stings where local inflammation is significant, a 1% hydrocortisone cream (Skincalm) reduces swelling and itch over a few hours and is suitable for short-term use on adult skin. Pinewood's relief cream offers a gentler option for sensitive skin. Don't apply hydrocortisone to broken skin, the face, or to children under 10 without pharmacist advice.

For signs of allergic reaction — spreading redness, difficulty breathing, swelling beyond the bite area — seek urgent medical attention. Fast UK dispatch.