Allergies

Nasonex Nasal Spray works by preventing the release of the natural chemical histamine in the body when coming into contact with irritants such as pollen, pet fur and dust mites to prevent inflammation in the nasal passages. It can be used to prevent and treat symptoms such as sneezing, runny nose, stuffy nose and an itchy nose caused by seasonal allergies such as hay fever or other year round allergies. Some people may also use the medication to treat growths in the nose (nasal polyps).

Hydrocortisone is a man made version of cortisol, a corticosteroid hormone normally produced by the adrenal glands. The medication should be used by patients diagnosed with Addison’s disease, a condition where the body does not produce enough corticosteroid. The medication can help reduce symptoms such as pain, swelling and allergic reactions in patients with certain forms of arthritis, asthma, skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid and intestinal disorders. Some patients may also use the drug to treat certain types of cancer.

Viaderm KC Cream containing the active ingredient triamcinolone acetonide is a potent topical corticosteroid type of medication. The medication works by reducing the actions of chemicals in the body that cause swelling, itching, dryness, scaling, redness and inflammation. It can be used to treat a variety of skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis, psoriasis and allergic reactions.

Alanase can be used to treat symptoms of seasonal and year round allergies by preventing substances that cause inflammation from being produced. The active ingredient beclomethasone belongs to a class of drugs called corticosteroids. It can be used to treat conditions such as itching, sneezing, stuffed or runny nose. Some people may also use it to shrink nasal polyps and prevent them from returning after surgical removal.