RT Book, Section A1 Murtagh, John A1 Murtagh, Clare SR Print(0) ID 1208724374 T1 Insect Stings T2 John Murtagh’s General Practice Companion Handbook, 8th Edition YR 2022 FD 2022 PB McGraw-Hill Education (Australia) Pty Ltd PP Sydney, Australia SN 9781743768266 LK murtagh.mhmedical.com/content.aspx?aid=1208724374 RD 2024/10/13 AB Wash site with large quantities of cool water.Apply vinegar (liberal amount) or aluminium sulphate 20% solution (Stingose) for about 30 secs.Apply ice for several seconds.Use soothing anti-itch cream or 3–5% lignocaine ointment if very painful (e.g. Dermocaine gel).Action plan for possible reactions, 309.