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Suggest Dosage Of Prednisone For Poison Ivy

What is the dosing of prednisone for poison ivy? I know it is a gradual decrease in dose over X number of days, but I have forgotten the amoung.
I have had this problem in the past and once was infected with strep, so I know th is the treatment. Also, I would like to take some benydryl for the itching, what dose should I take?
Fri, 26 Sep 2014
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Hello
Poison IVY usually causes allergic contact dermatitis ( ACD).
Usually , treatment with high-potency fluorinated topical glucocorticoids is enough to relieve symptoms while the ACD runs its course.
For you as you require systemic therapy dosage area:
Daily oral PREDNISOLONE beginning at 1mg/kg body weight , but usually not exceeding 60 mg/day, is sufficient.
It should tapered over 2 to 3 weeks , and each daily dose given in the morning with the food .
Antihistamine , the best for you is montelukast+fexofenadine (10+120 mg ) once in the night.
Hope this will help you.
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Suggest Dosage Of Prednisone For Poison Ivy

Hello Poison IVY usually causes allergic contact dermatitis ( ACD). Usually , treatment with high-potency fluorinated topical glucocorticoids is enough to relieve symptoms while the ACD runs its course. For you as you require systemic therapy dosage area: Daily oral PREDNISOLONE beginning at 1mg/kg body weight , but usually not exceeding 60 mg/day, is sufficient. It should tapered over 2 to 3 weeks , and each daily dose given in the morning with the food . Antihistamine , the best for you is montelukast+fexofenadine (10+120 mg ) once in the night. Hope this will help you.