Allergies

Question 1

Examples of non-drowsy anti histamines

Answer 1

Loratidine

Cetrizine

Question 2

Examples of drowsy anti histamines

Answer 2

Chlorphenamine

Promethazine

Question 3

What age can promethazine be sold?

Answer 3

> 6 years

However from >2 years it can be a POM

Question 4

What age can chlorphenamine be sold OTC?

Answer 4

Syrup = 1 year

Tablets = 6 years

Question 5

Nasal steroid - what age can they be sold OTC for allergy treatment?

Answer 5

> 18 years

Question 6

Cetrizine and loratidine are licences POM from what age?

Answer 6

2 years old

Question 7

Chlorphenamine is licenced POM from what age?

Answer 7

1 month

Question 8

Treatment for itchy and dry eyes associated with hay fever?

Answer 8

Sodium Cromoglicate drops

Can also be used for nasal symptoms of hay fever in children as steroids are not allowed OTC

Question 9

Oral decongestants can be sold OTC from what age?

Answer 9

> 12

Can be 6-12 also for cold if nothing else has worked and is the only treatment given

Question 10

Treatment for hay fever in pregnancy?

Answer 10

Nasal sprays or eye drops.

Systemic effects are less likely as less likely to get into the system

Avoiding allergen is first line

Question 11

Can sports people use pseudoephrine ?

Answer 11

No