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What Medication Is Administered After An Allergy Skin-prick Test?

My allergist gave me a pin-prick test on my forearms recently testing me for various allergies. After the test knowing I had a one hour drive home he had me drink a red liquid which would help me with itching and also to help me from any reactions to some of the testing. I can t recall what the name of the liquid was but I think it started with the letter B. I was looking up the medicines under the letter B when I thought I might ask...
Wed, 10 Jan 2018
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Following allergy skin prick test,antihistamines are usually prescribed to relieve itching ,local reactions at the site.Benadryl allergy and cold is such adrug that can be used in this situation
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What Medication Is Administered After An Allergy Skin-prick Test?

Following allergy skin prick test,antihistamines are usually prescribed to relieve itching ,local reactions at the site.Benadryl allergy and cold is such adrug that can be used in this situation