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Can I Take Piriton For Hives When Diagnosed With Tonsillitis And Asthma?
Question: Hello,
Recently was diagnosed with tonsillitis and was prescribed XXXXXXX um ethyl penicillin (nearly completed course)
The other day had a bite on the back of my leg...now I have developed hives,I am asthmatic and wondered if I can take piriton ?to stop the ichyness.also I have a cough but feel its viral not asthma
Kind regards XXXXXXX 44yrs
Recently was diagnosed with tonsillitis and was prescribed XXXXXXX um ethyl penicillin (nearly completed course)
The other day had a bite on the back of my leg...now I have developed hives,I am asthmatic and wondered if I can take piriton ?to stop the ichyness.also I have a cough but feel its viral not asthma
Kind regards XXXXXXX 44yrs
Brief Answer:
Piriton is the right choice drug
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your attached query in detail.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of urticarial skin rash is high.
Asthma can coexist in Urticarial rash.
Piriton is an antiallergic medication and is the right choice in this scenario.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to improve your symptoms.
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
Piriton is the right choice drug
Detailed Answer:
Hello Ma'am
I can certainly understand your concern.
I have worked through your attached query in detail.
As per your symptoms, the possibility of urticarial skin rash is high.
Asthma can coexist in Urticarial rash.
Piriton is an antiallergic medication and is the right choice in this scenario.
Please check with your physician if he shares my view and if can prescribe these medications to improve your symptoms.
Post your further queries if any
Thank you
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Brief Answer:
Piriton will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello again Ma'am,
Yes, in fact, Piriton will help.
Thank you
Piriton will help
Detailed Answer:
Hello again Ma'am,
Yes, in fact, Piriton will help.
Thank you
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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