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Should you take incidal for an allergic reaction?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Or diphenhydramine: Or any other antihistaminic available OTC or prescription strength, incidal (mebhydrolin) isn't available in the US, if the reaction is severe/not responding, you need to go to ER/urgent care

Answered 10/31/2015

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