Best Medicines for Skin Allergy (Urticaria) in India
Identify and avoid triggers. Antihistamines for symptom relief.
Last updated: October 2026
Cetirizine
Use: First-line antihistamine.
Side effects: Drowsiness
Side effects: Drowsiness. First-line antihistamine.
Fexofenadine
Use: Non-drowsy alternative.
Side effects: Headache (rare)
Side effects: Headache (rare). Non-drowsy alternative.
Prednisolone
Use: Short course for severe episodes.
Side effects: Weight gain, mood changes, stomach upset, trouble sleeping. Can raise blood sugar and lower your defence against infection. Take with breakfast. Do not stop suddenly after a long or high-dose course without talking to your doctor.
Side effects: Weight gain, mood changes, stomach upset, trouble sleeping. Can raise blood sugar and lower your defence against infection. Take with breakfast. Do not stop suddenly after a long or high-dose course without talking to your doctor. Short course for severe episodes.
When to See a Doctor
Call an ambulance or go to the nearest emergency department straight away if your lips, mouth, tongue or throat suddenly swell or you are struggling to breathe. See a doctor if hives are severe or spreading, do not improve after 2 days, or keep coming back.
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