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Summary of NICE guidance for Irritable bowel syndrome in adults / Drug allergy

12 November 2020Since this edition of NICE Bites was published, the NICE guideline on IBS has been updated to note all people presenting with possible IBS symptoms…

What issues should be considered in patients with peanut allergy requiring a medicine containing soya?

16 October 2020Peanut and soya belong to the same plant family, so there is concern about cross-sensitivity. This Medicines Q&A (updated April 2020) discusses the issues to…

Oral antihistamines – which are available in lactose-free formulations?

28 September 2020This updated Medicines Q&A includes a table which gives details of oral, single active constituent, antihistamine preparations that have lactose free formulations.

Which medicines can be used to treat allergic rhinitis during pregnancy?

30 July 2020Rhinitis affects at least 20% of pregnancies and can start during any gestational week. Pre-existing rhinitis may worsen, improve, or remain unchanged during pregnancy. Drug…

Comparison of products used in Hereditary Angioedema in the absence of Berinert

15 June 2020This table provides a summary of clinical factors to consider when using alternative complement regulatory proteins to Berinert (C1-esterase inhibitor).  Supplies of Berinert are expected…

What medicines should be avoided by patients suffering from “sulfa allergy”?

12 June 2020This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates the limited evidence available on cross-sensitivity between sulfonamide-containing medicines and lists classes of medication that contain a sulfonamide in their…

Can nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs be used in adult patients with asthma?

9 June 2020NSAIDs are contra-indicated in patients in whom attacks of asthma have been precipitated by aspirin or any other NSAID. Further studies are required to confirm…

Ianalumab

28 March 2020dm+d: Unassigned

What factors need to be considered when prescribing for lactose intolerant adults?

24 February 2020This Medicines Q&A discusses the types of lactose intolerance people may suffer from, how to determine the lactose content of medicines, and what factors healthcare…

Is there a lactose-free hormone replacement therapy (HRT)?

24 February 2020This Medicines Q&A provides a summary of the currently available HRT preparations that contain lactose and suggests options for lactose-free alternatives.