how to handle dye allergies

January 2014

We're getting questions about how to handle dye allergies.

Dyes and other inactive ingredients in meds sometimes trigger allergic reactions...leading to itching, rashes, and even anaphylaxis.

Some of the common culprits are FD&C Yellow No. 5 (tartrazine), Yellow No. 6, Yellow No. 10, Red No. 40, Blue No. 1, and Blue No. 2.

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Table of Contents

Opioids the rampant misuse and abuse of controlled substances (oxycodone, alprazolam, etc)
Allergic Reactions how to handle dye allergies
Insulin Sliding scale insulin is like giving patients a ride on the blood glucose roller coaster
Contraceptives whether levonorgestrel emergency contraceptives (Plan B One-Step, etc) are effective in heavier women
Statins more statin Rxs for lowering heart risk
Interactions how to handle drug interaction alerts for clarithromycin with calcium channel blockers (amlodipine, etc)
Diabetes Meds You'll continue to hear buzz about Avandia (rosiglitazone)
OTC Products Patients will ask questions about "relaxation drinks"
Pediatrics increasing use of SSRIs (fluoxetine, citalopram, sertraline, etc) in children and adolescents
COPD help prevent hospital admissions for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Pregnancy using ondansetron (Zofran, etc) for morning sickness
Healthy Lifestyles New lifestyle guidelines will help patients with New Year's resolutions to improve their health and lower heart risk