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What Causes Hives On The Back Of The Hands?
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Question: I have hives on the back of my hands as an allergic reaction to taking Tradjenta for type 2 diabetes. I ceased taking the drug this morning, but is there anything I can apply to my hands to help lessen the hives?
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Brief Answer:
Calamine lotion and antihistaminic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your complaints.
To lessen the hives you can apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on the affected areas 2-3 times in a day and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once daily.
Feel free to ask further
Regards
Dr Asmeet
Calamine lotion and antihistaminic
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for being at HealthcareMagic,
I have gone through your complaints.
To lessen the hives you can apply a soothing lotion like calamine lotion on the affected areas 2-3 times in a day and take antihistaminic like tablet Chlorpheniramine 4 mg once daily.
Feel free to ask further
Regards
Dr Asmeet
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