Soluprick SQ Huonepölypunkit
This medicine is used for skin prick tests to check for allergies.
Form
liuos ihopistotestiin
Active Ingredient
Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus
Manufacturer
ALK-Abello A/S
How to Use
Dosage
A very small drop of the allergen solution, about 3 x 10⁻³ microliters, is applied to your skin during the test.
Method
A healthcare professional will put a small drop of the allergy liquid on your skin, usually on your forearm or back. Then, they will gently prick the skin through the drop with a tiny needle (lancet).
Important
This is a single diagnostic test administered by a healthcare professional, so there is no daily dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •A bump (wheal) at the test spot that keeps growing for 10-20 minutes.
- •Swelling and redness around the test area that can last for 6-24 hours.
RARE
- •Redness on the skin.
- •Severe itching on hands, feet, or other body areas (like hives).
- •Trouble breathing.
- •Feeling warm.
- •General feeling of discomfort.
- •Feeling restless or anxious.
Important Warnings
- Very rarely, severe allergic reactions like anaphylactic shock can happen. Medical staff are always prepared to treat such reactions.
- Do not use this medicine if you are taking beta-blocker medication.
- Do not use this medicine if you have acute or chronic atopic eczema in the test area.
- Tell your doctor about all medicines you are taking, especially antihistamines, as they can affect the test results. You may need to stop some medicines before the test.