Question 1

is a domeboro soak effective for vaginal itching and irritation?

Accepted Answer

Domeboro: Soaks may help a little but ointment such as desonide will help more.

Question 2

is domeboro powder or aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?

Accepted Answer

Better than both: depends how sever rash you have. If not severe and not oozing hydrocortisone cream 1% can be obtained OTC if sever see PCP. Domeboro is helpful for oozing rash but you will still need topical cortisone. Aveeno (oatmeal) powder can relieve some itching and still you will need topical cortisone.

Question 3

i'm taking domeboro and terbinafine i still have cracked heels that make me not abel to walk how long will it take i've been told 3 to 6 weeks

Accepted Answer

Podiatry evaluation: to include fungal and bacterial cultures. Cannot be diagnosed without direct observation. You should be evaluated by a dermatologist and use a cream that contains antifungal medication plus hydrocortisone, available by prescription.

Question 4

can you tell me how to make burow's solution from domeboro powder for use in the ear?

Accepted Answer

They are basically : the same, you just put the powder in water (dose is on the packet) and apply with cotton tip applicator

Question 5

is domeboro useful for treatment of genital herpes blisters?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms: It may help with easing the pain or itching but will not treat the herpes. You need anti-viral medication for that.

Question 6

could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Drug allergy is a complex issue, so many drugs r in the market with many active / inactive ingredients, fortunately enough only few people develop drug allergy, if at all in doubt stop the medicine review it with ur doctor to replace it, if it is an absolute necessity to take the drug in question consult an allergist.

Question 7

which drug is a good allergy medication?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The choice of allergy medication depends on symptoms. There are several good over the counter antihistamines. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

Question 8

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 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

can you take bactroban (mupirocin) if you have a sulfa drug allergy?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Bactroban (mupirocin) is a topical medication for treating skin infections.  If you have an allergy to sulfa antibiotics, you should not have a problem with bactroban (mupirocin) which is not absorbed into your system and should not cause an allergic reaction in those with a sulfa antibiotic (which is absorbed).

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Is a domeboro soak effective for vaginal itching and irritation?

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Is domeboro powder or aveno powder better for itchy contact dermatitis rash?

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I'm taking domeboro and terbinafine i still have cracked heels that make me not abel to walk how long will it take i've been told 3 to 6 weeks

A member asked:

Can you tell me how to make burow's solution from domeboro powder for use in the ear?

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Is domeboro useful for treatment of genital herpes blisters?

A member asked:

Could allergy to a specific drug ingredient develop over time?

A member asked:

Which drug is a good allergy medication?

A member asked:

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

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

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Can you take bactroban (mupirocin) if you have a sulfa drug allergy?

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