Question 1

what is the definition or description of: butesin allergy?

Accepted Answer

Butesin allergy: Butesin (Butamben)  is a local anesthetic. An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse effects see:  http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-9037/butesin-picrate-topical/details

Question 2

does butesin picrate expire?

Accepted Answer

It may: Creams may lose their effectiveness over time. Consult the packaging or your pharmacist.

Question 3

where can i get butesin burn cream?

Accepted Answer

Try a few options: My preference would be a compound pharmacy your familiar with and trust. You can get it on line but as usual buyer beware!

Question 4

does butesin picrate go bad fast?

Accepted Answer

Not that i know: Similar shelf life to other creams.

Question 5

does butesin picrate have side effects?

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Minimal but can : Used to treat minor burns , poison ivy, etc. Topical cream. Stinging, redness, itching, hives are the most common . Rare side effect include low heart rate/bp, short of breathe, headaches, fatigue, and cephalgia.Again these are rare.

Question 6

where can i find ointment butesin picrate?

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Try a few options: My preference would be a compound pharmacy your familiar with and trust. You can get it on line but as usual buyer beware!

Question 7

how can i tell if i have hives or a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Subtle: hives can occur as part of an allergy syndrome.  people with chronic hives or who have an inborn low threshold for hives have difficulty differentiating simple hives from drug allergy.  If the drug reaction is IgE-mediated, or occurs via a similar pathway without IgE, then one would expect additional symptoms other than hives (breathing problem, dizzy, nausea, swelling, headache, etc)

Question 8

is there a blood test to determine drug allergies?

Accepted Answer

What is the context: Depends on what you are looking for. No simple test. There are specific tests for certain things (penicillin).  There are a few tests done to determine if an individual can tolerate a certain med (G6PD). Mostly, though, it comes down to trial of a med and knowledge  of what to look for. For example if you get a cough with ACE inhib (lisinopril) your DR will change you to ARB (valsartan)

Question 9

can my unborn child be harmed if i have a drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

No: Having a drug allergy is only a problem if you are exposed to the  drug. If there is a severe drug allergy during pregnancy there is a potential for a problem. Avoid the drug to which you are allergic.

Question 10

my mom said i was allergic to sulfa drugs as a child, so could i have outgrown this allergy 20 years later?

Accepted Answer

Immune tolerance: Allergy to sulfa drugs are not known to be commonly outgrown, however it is possible through mechanisms of immune tolerance. According to the reaction in childhood, your doctor might design the appropriate test that has the least risk of a severe reaction.

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