Brief Answer:
Follow the Advises..

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX, Welcome to HCM,

I've gone through your query and understand your concern,

Yes, bee sting is definitely quite painful and you've already affected twice, i can understand how much discomfort it can cause..

First of all, you shouldn't delay the tablet intake any further, so please it at the earliest..

Secondly, can you please clarify if it's 150 mg tablet or 1 50 mg tablet ? Because, if it's 150 mg then it's most probably Ranitidine and if it's 50 mg then it's probably steroid pill, but steroids are not usually prescribed in this type of dosage , so can you please let me know the name of the pill ?

Yes, due to localized allergic response to the foreign protein present in side the bee venom, this much spread of swelling is expected, however please remain vigilant regarding any generalized sudden onset spread of redness, hives, itching all over body, any swelling over face, tongue, any breathing difficulties..

All those are signs and symptoms of systemic spread of allergic response, and if at all observed, then you must not delay and visit your nearest ER/urgent care for prompt management (I.V. Steroids, Adrenaline etc.)..

As of now, don't worry, keep applying ice compression three to four times day (which your already doing), additionally you can apply Aloe vera gel / Lactocalamine lotion (you may need a prescription for this from your local physician), it'll provide soothing effect to it..

The intake of tablets can be increased up to twice daily to even thrice daily depending on severity of symptoms, but at first you start taking it and observe the response for the next 12-24 hrs..

No, please refrain from heavy work-outs and exercise for the time period, simple free hand exercises can be done..

Let me know how you stay in the due course..

Let me know if there's any further queries, i'll be glad to clarify further..

Take Care
Kind Regards

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Brief Answer:
it's prednisone and it's steroid only..

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX, Welcome back,

Thanks for the clarification , yes it's Prednisone which is steroid (Prednisone is the steroid), so you can start taking it right away.. You've received those shots to relive those acute symptoms..

Please remember to take it only after food..

The intake of tablets can be increased up to twice daily to even thrice daily depending on severity of symptoms after discussing with your doctor, but at first you start taking it in once daily dose only and observe the response for the next 12-24 hrs..

Well Ranitidine can be considered later on if symptomatic relief is not observed, however the decision varies from practitioner to practitioner, so you can discuss this with your doctor if you don't feel better after 24 hrs of therapy..

Additionally please start following all those advises I've already mentioned in my previous reply, you should start feeling better within a matter of time only..

Let me know if there's any further queries..

Let me know how you stay in the due course..

Take Care
Kind Regards

For future reference you can always get in touch with me, below is my direct follow-up link through which you can contact me anytime anywhere, I'll be happy to help -

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=71041

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