Peanut Oil

Products Medicinal grade peanut oil is available in pharmacies and drugstores. In grocery stores, it is sold as an edible oil. Structure and properties The European Pharmacopoeia defines two types: 1. refined peanut oil PhEur is refined fatty oil obtained from the hulled seeds of L.. It is a clear, yellowish, viscous liquid. 2. hydrogenated … Peanut Oil

Peanut Allergy

Symptoms Peanut allergy most commonly affects the skin, digestive tract, and respiratory system. Possible symptoms include: Rhinitis, stuffy nose Itching Hives Skin redness Swelling, angioedema Nausea and vomiting Abdominal cramps Diarrhea Cough, whistling breathing Tightness in the throat, larynxoedema. Voice changes Peanuts are among the food allergens that most commonly cause severe anaphylactic reactions, which … Peanut Allergy

Antiallergics

Products Anti-allergy medications are available in numerous dosage forms. These include tablets, capsules, solutions, suspensions, nasal sprays, eye drops, inhalation preparations, and injectables. Structure and properties Antiallergic drugs do not have a uniform chemical structure. However, several groups within the class can be identified (see below). Effects Antiallergic drugs have antiallergic, antiinflammatory, immunosuppressive, antihistamine, and … Antiallergics

Allergy Emergency Kit

Products The allergy emergency kit is assembled and dispensed individually at a pharmacy or under a doctor’s care. Contents of the allergy emergency kit The following information refers to adults. The composition of the kit is not uniformly regulated and differs between regions and countries. Many countries also use different active ingredients and dosages. Base: … Allergy Emergency Kit

Food Intolerance

Symptoms After eating the triggering food, digestive disturbances usually develop within hours. These include: Flatulence, bloating Abdominal pain, abdominal cramps Diarrhea Stomach burns Depending on the trigger, pseudoallergic reactions such as a hives, rhinitis and respiratory disorders may also occur. According to the literature, up to 20% of the population is affected. The disorders typically … Food Intolerance

Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

One speaks of an allergy when the immune system of the body reacts extraordinarily strongly to certain substances and environmental effects. This is also referred to as an overreaction. Typical allergies are hay fever, house dust allergy and sun allergy. The signs of most allergies are usually clearly visible. Thus, rhinitis, watery eyes, swelling, itching … Allergy: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment