What all you should know about anti-allergics: Benefits, and side effects

Being allergic to something is an immune response or say reaction to various substances that are not harmful to one and all around us. Some people may show some serious reactions while others may not at all. These substances we refer to as allergens.

Your doctor might prescribe you anti allergics also known as Antihistamines. This is one of the few types of solution to allergic reactions or allergens.

How do they work?

Anti allergics work by blocking the effects of histamine. They are now sold in various forms in the market which includes pills, chewable tablets, capsules, liquids, and eye drops. Under some serious conditions, you can also get it injected.

So on days when you have a runny nose, constant sneezing, itchy eyes/throat/nose, watery eyes you know it's either the flu or your body’s immune reaction to something unusual thing around you.

These symptoms are commonly self treated but it’s not always safe if these reactions are more than frequent. Visiting your physician is a must as not all anti allergics are safe for consumption.

Taking the wrong product may turn out to be extremely harmful. So if you are a pharmacist we do not really recommend giving out anti-allegics without prescription. This can lead to severe health issues people that can lead to serious trouble.

What should you know before using them?

Every person’s body reacts differently to every drug that he or she consumes. With these medications, it's no different. So before using them it is mandatory that you tell your doctor or the pharmacist should ask the person about their medical history.

Also this particular drug might make you dizzy or drowsy. Having alcohol or smoking post consumption of anti-allergics can also be dangerous. It is always better to not drive, or use any machinery either. Basically, it is a safe option to not do anything that requires alertness.

If you have diabetes, you need to make sure the drug that you are prescribed or are prescribing contains no sugar. Caution is advised if you have alcohol dependence, liver disease, phenylketonuria (PKU), or any other condition that requires you to limit/avoid these substances in your diet.

Benefits of Allergy Pills

Anti-allergics work by reducing or blocking histamines. This eventually helps stop allergy symptoms. So our anti-allergics work well to relieve symptoms of different types of allergies, including seasonal (hay fever), indoor, and food allergies.

They ease a runny nose, itchy or watery eyes, hives, swelling, and other signs or symptoms of allergies. You might not get a clear idea of what caused you a particular symptom without getting the tests done, but anti-allergics surely work well for different allergies that you can have.

Who should avoid anti-allergy medications?

If you are pregnant, you should definitely avoid these medications. Even if you are used to a particular anti-allergic drug it is better to avoid its consumption now since it can cause severe complications.

Also, if you are an adult over 60 years, or a child under 12 year it is better to consume anti allergic medicines only under your physician’s guidance. Some certain mistakes and conditions can leave adverse effects on your health.

Final Notes

So basically that was pretty much everything anyone and everyone selling and consuming anti-allergic medications should know about. Also, it is better to consult your physician if you notice any side effects.

So say good bye to allergies, but at the same time limit its consumption as it can also be addictive.