Allergies to Desferal

[antonskafi]

For the Doctor;
A question posted by one of our dear participants:

"I am having terrible rashes/itching issue with desferal. My dose is 2 gram but due to reaction doctor asked me to start with 1 gram. But still same issue. I even tried with 0.5 gram. Tried with more dilution. The issue remains same. How can I overcome this issue? I have taken anti allergy too".

[antonskafi]

To answer the question of allergies to desferal; Dr. Perla Eleftheriou; Consultant Haematologist University College of London Hospital answers by the following:

Hydrocortisone 5 mg can be added to the desferal infusers and this can go up to 10 mg if rash /itching still persists

[Ayesha]

Thank you so much Anton for posting my query and thanks to Dr. Perla for responding

Just to clear the confusion: Hydrocortisone should be added in the infusion means if I am taking IV, I should add it in the drip?

[shifneez]

Do u think applying hydrocortison cream at the effected area will have the same effect?

[antonskafi]

Dear Friend; 

Hydrocortisone can be taken I.V. as well by the drip with desferal. Please clear the matter with your doctor first. Please keep us updated.   

Shifneez; Hydrocortisone cream works topically only, meaning it treats allergic reaction at the spot it has been applied only.

[Ayesha]

thank you so much!