Fire ant bites can be treated by physical means and medication to reduce swelling and itching.
After being bitten by red fire ants, the formic acid may cause localized redness, swelling, itching and pain. At this time, you can first use alkaline soapy water or sodium bicarbonate solution to apply on the affected area to neutralize the local ant acid to reduce the symptoms, and then apply ice packs to relieve the local pain.
For severe cases, topical hormonal drugs such as Triamcinolone acetonide and Dexamethasone can be used to alleviate the local allergic symptoms, and oral antihistamine such as Loratadine can also be used.
After being bitten by red fire ants appear red, swollen, painful symptoms, should promptly go to the hospital, under the guidance of the doctor symptomatic treatment, the above drugs need to comply with the doctor’s instructions to use, avoid unauthorized use of drugs or treatment.