Soluprick SQ Hyönteismyrkyt
This medicine is used only for diagnostic purposes, like allergy testing.
Form
liuos ihopistotestiin
Active Ingredient
Vespula venom
Manufacturer
ALK-Abello A/S
How to Use
Dosage
A tiny drop of the allergen extract is placed on your skin.
Method
A healthcare professional will place a tiny drop of the allergen extract on your skin, usually on your forearm or back. Then, they will gently prick the skin through the drop with a small needle (lancet).
Important
This is a diagnostic test performed once per session by a healthcare professional.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •The bump (wheal) at the test site may continue to get larger for 10-20 minutes after the allergen is applied.
- •Swelling and redness in the test area may appear 6-24 hours after the skin prick test.
RARE
- •Severe allergic reaction (anaphylactic shock), with symptoms like redness, intense itching (especially in palms and soles), hives, or breathing problems.
- •Feeling of warmth, general discomfort, restlessness, or anxiety.
Important Warnings
- Do not use this medicine if you are taking beta-blocker medications at the same time.
- Do not use this medicine if you have acute or chronic atopic eczema (skin rash) in the area where the test will be performed.
- Very rarely, severe allergic reactions like anaphylactic shock can happen. Your healthcare provider will be prepared to treat this.