Preparing For Frozen Embryo Transfer. Taking Estrogen Tablets. Can Alaspan For Hives Be Taken During This?

Posted on Sat, 31 Dec 2011

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Question : Hi, my wife is taking estrogen (premarin tablet .625mg, three times a day) to prepare for frozen embryo ransfer. However, she is having skin problem (hives) all on a sudden. While she consulted with a dermatologist, she has been prescribed Alaspan 10. Please let me know whether she can take Alaspan 10 during this cycle.

Answered by Dr. Aparna Kohli (40 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Alaspan contains loratidine which is a category B drug. This means that even though no risk has been demonstrated in animal studies, the drugs have not been adequately tested in humans to offer any guarantees.

I would suggest the following:
a. Use calamine lotion locally on the lesions if the problem is not very severe
b. A moisturizer may also help alleviate the itching.

If the problem persists, please consult her gynaecologist who would be able to prescribe appropriate therapy.

I hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer if you have no further queries.

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