Personal Spider Bite Care Plan

Spider Bite

1. Wash the bite with soap and water.
2. Apply a cool compress.
3. Apply BiteRx.
4. If necessary, take OTC medication to control pain or itching.
5. Antibiotics are not helpful unless the wound is infected.
6. Do not cut or apply suction to the wound.
7. Monitor the bite for redness, swelling, pain, or signs of infection.
8. Re-apply BiteRx to control bite symptoms and promote healing.
9. If redness, swelling or pain does not subside or there are signs of infection see your physician.

Bug Bite

1. Apply a cold compress or ice pack to the bite for 15-20 minutes every hour for the first 6 hours. Don't put ice directly on the skin.
2. If necessary, elevate the bite area to decrease swelling.
3. Apply BiteRx.
4. If necessary, take OTC medication to control itching, pain, redness or swelling.
5. Antibiotics are not helpful unless the wound becomes infected.
6. Monitor the bite for redness, swelling, pain or signs of infection.
7. Re-apply BiteRx to control bite symptoms and promote healing.
8. If swelling persists apply warm compresses to the bite for relief.
9. If redness, swelling or pain does not subside or there are signs of infection see your physician.
10. Avoid scratching or breaking bite blisters as they may lead to infection.