All About Allegies and Its Treatment

Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander. Antibodies is the substance that is produces by the immune system to protect your body from unwanted invaders that could make you sick or may cause an serious infection. If you are suffering from allergies your immune system makes antibodies that identify your particular allergen as something harmful. If you come into contact with the allergen, your immune system's reaction inflames your skin, airways, digestive system and sinuses. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance such as pollen, bee venom or pet dander.

It vary from person to person any may range from minor irritation to to anaphylaxis or to life threatening emergency. Allergic people's bodies recognize the foreign substance and one part of the immune system is turned on. Allergy symptoms vary from person to person , but its common symptoms may include breathing problem, burning, tearing, or itchy eyes, conjunctivitis, coughing, diarrhea, headache, hives, itching of the nose, mouth, throat, skin, or any other area, runny nose, skin rashes, stomach cramps, vomiting, wheezing.

Allergies are very common problem that may affect people of any age. For the treatment of allergies there are various medicine available in the medical store, but among all medicines that are available in the medical store Periactin considered to be the best, most trusted and recommended by the doctor or health care professionals for the treatment of allergies. Periactin is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of allergies. The main ingredient of this medicine is cyproheptadine. This medication ion available in form of tablets by generic name. Periactin medicine can be used for other medical condition as prescribed by the doctor or health care professionals.

As it is a prescription medicine so few precaution need to be taken before taking this medicine to avoid any side effect.
1) this medicine should not be used by patients who are allergic to this medicine or to its ingredient.
2) it should be used cautiously in elderly patients and in patients suffering from hepatic impairment.
3) alcoholic drink should be avoided by the patient if he under the treatment of this medicine.
4) Periactin medicine should be discontinued 4 days prior to diagnostic skin testing.
5) people suffering from diseases like eye disease, Ulcerations and prostrate problem should not use this medicine.
6) use of this medicine by pregnant and breastfeeding mother is not recommended without doctor's recommendation as use of this medicine in pregnant and breastfeeding mother may harm the health of unbo
baby or nursed child.

Periactin medicine should be used as it is prescribed by the doctor or health care professional. Cyproheptadine is used in the treatment of allergies specifically hay fever and is also used to stimulate appetite in underweight people. It is also used to treat rash and other symptoms of allergies. The recommended dosage for this medicine in adults is 4mg to 20mg a day in three divided doses. The dosage of the medicine should not be increased or decreased on your own. Take this medicine with a full glass of water with meal to avoid stomach upset. Periactin tablets should not be crushed or chewed and should be swallowed as a whole. Try to take this medicine at the same time each day. Keep all medicines away from the reach of the children.