Prescription Short-Course Oral Corticosteroids

Systemic corticosteroids suppress severe immune-mediated cutaneous inflammation during acute flare-ups that resist standard antihistamines.

Save remedy 2 to 6 hours.

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Symptoms it's used for (1)

Hives
Raised, intensely itchy red or skin-coloured welts triggered by histamine release in the skin.
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Red-flag warning: seek immediate emergency medical care if hives occur alongside lip swelling, tongue swelling, difficulty breathing, or dizziness. Prolonged corticosteroid use carries risks of insomnia, mood changes, elevated blood pressure, and increased blood glucose.

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