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List of Medications for Food Allergies

Below is a listing of medications for food allergies. Click on one to read more information or connect with others also living with food allergies.

Aclovate (Alclometasone)

Overview
Aclovate is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat skin inflammation associated with psoriasis and various other skin conditions in adults and children age one and… read more

Advair (Fluticasone/Salmeterol)

Overview
Advair is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma in people four years of age and older. Advair is sometimes prescribed to treat respiratory symptoms in people… read more

Allegra (Fexofenadine)

Overview
Allegra is an over-the-counter medication used to treat allergy symptoms. Allegra is also known by its drug name, Fexofenadine.

Allegra is an antihistamine. Allegra is believed to work by blocking the action… read more

Allegra-D (Fexofenadine/Pseudophedrine)

Overview
Allegra-D is a medication used to treat allergy symptoms and sinus congestion. Allegra-D is available over the counter in most states, but only by prescription in certain states. Allegra-D is a combination drug… read more

Alupent (Metaproterenol)

Overview
Alupent is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat bronchospasms in diseases such as asthma. Alupent is also known by its drug name, Metaproterenol. Alupent is sometimes… read more

Asmanex (Mometasone)

Overview
Asmanex is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the maintenance treatment of asthma. Asmanex is also known by its drug name, Mometasone. Asmanex is sometimes prescribed to… read more

Ativan (Lorazepam)

Overview
Ativan is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat anxiety. Ativan is also known by its drug name, Lorazepam. Ativan is sometimes prescribed to treat neurological symptoms… read more

Auvi-Q (Epinephrine Injection)

Overview
Auvi-Q is an epinephrine auto-injector approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat life-threatening allergic reactions on an emergency basis. Doctors often recommend that people with… read more

Avoidance of allergenic foods

There is no cure for food allergies. Avoidance of allergenic foods is the safest and surest way to avoid experiencing an allergic reaction.

What does it involve?
When grocery shopping, carefully read all food… read more

Benadryl (Diphenhydramine)

Overview
Benadryl is an over-the-counter medication used to treat allergy symptoms. Benadryl is also known by its drug name, Diphenhydramine.

Benadryl is an antihistamine. Benadryl is believed to work by blocking the… read more

Claritin (Loratadine)

Overview
Claritin is an over-the-counter medication used to treat allergy symptoms. Claritin is also known by its drug name, Loratadine.

Claritin is an antihistamine. Claritin is believed to work by blocking the… read more

Claritin-D (Loratadine/Pseudophedrine)

Overview
Claritin-D is a medication used to treat allergy symptoms and sinus congestion. Claritin-D is available over the counter in most states, but only by prescription in certain states. Claritin-D is a combination… read more

Clinical trials

Treatment: Clinical trials

Depending on several factors, you may be eligible to participate in clinical trials studying new treatments for food allergies and allergy symptoms. Eligibility may be based on specifics of… read more

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Treatment: Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM)

Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatments are popular with many people who have food allergies. CAM treatments may include herbal supplements,… read more

Dulera (Mometasone/Formoterol)

Overview
Dulera is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat asthma. Dulera is sometimes prescribed to treat respiratory symptoms in people with food allergies. Since the FDA has… read more

Epinephrine auto-injector

Overview
Epinephrine auto-injectors are prescribed medication delivery systems approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat life-threatening allergic reactions on an emergency basis. Doctors often… read more

Flonase (Fluticasone)

Overview
Flonase is an over-the-counter medication used to treat allergic rhinitis. Flonase is also known by its drug name, Fluticasone.

Flonase is a corticosteroid, a drug that suppresses the immune system. Flonase… read more

Hydrocortisone

Overview
Hydrocortisone is available over the counter and by prescription at higher strengths. Hydrocortisone is sometimes used to treat dermatological symptoms in people with food allergies.

Hydrocortisone is a… read more

Luxiq (Betamethasone)

Overview
Luxiq is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat inflammatory and pruritic (itchy) skin conditions. Luxiq is also known by its drug name, Betamethasone. Luxiq is… read more

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