Allergic States
Allergic states describe an immune system overreaction to a normally harmless substance, such as food, pollen, dust or insect bites. The response can range from mild irritation to a severe, whole-body reaction.
Prednisolone Tablets
5mg · 10mg · 20mg · 40mg
Prednisolone tablets for inflammatory conditions and allergies. It dampens the immune response, so it should be tapered off rather than stopped abruptly.
Key points
- Cow’s milk allergy is very common, affecting about 1 in 50 infants.
- Allergic reaction symptoms can appear within minutes or after a few hours and may include a runny nose, red or watering eyes, coughing, wheezing, hives, swollen eyes, lips, mouth or throat, and gastrointestinal upset.
- Management depends on the type of reaction and may include avoiding the allergen, antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays, adrenaline auto-injectors for severe reactions, and desensitisation (immunotherapy).
Medicines listed for Allergic States
The four products on this page contain Promethazine, Prednisone, prednisolone and methylprednisolone, all supplied as tablets. Promethazine is an antihistamine that can ease symptoms such as itching, hives and a runny nose during an allergic reaction. Prednisone, prednisolone and methylprednisolone belong to the corticosteroid group, which works by dampening the immune system’s overreaction to allergens. The listed strengths span 4 mg to 40 mg across the three steroid options, and 25 mg for the antihistamine.