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Allergic Reactions

Allergic reactions happen when the immune system responds to an allergen that is usually harmless. They can cause sneezing, watery eyes, wheezing, itchy rashes or swelling, sometimes within minutes.

Orapred

Prednisolone

2.5mg · 5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg

Prednisolone tablets for rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. It mimics natural steroid hormones to damp down inflammation.

From$0.72/ tabletView

Decadron

Dexamethasone

0.5mg · 1mg

Dexamethasone tablets for allergic reactions and rheumatoid arthritis. It suppresses the immune response at a genetic level, reducing swelling and fluid buildup.

From$0.53/ tabletView

Key points

  • Triggers may include foods, medicines, pollen, animal dander or insect stings.
  • Severity can range from a limited rash to symptoms that affect breathing or cause swelling.
  • Symptom patterns can involve more than one part of the body at the same time.

Medicines listed for Allergic Reactions

The listed products for allergic reactions are tablets: Orapred contains Prednisolone, while Decadron contains Dexamethasone. These ingredients are corticosteroids, a medicine class with anti-inflammatory effects. The listing groups medicines with the condition; it does not identify the allergen behind particular reactions.

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