WASHINGTON - If the government lets prescription Claritin begin selling as over-the-counter allergy relief, its makers might advertise aid for hives, too. Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration ...

September 29, 2006 —The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved first-time generic formulations for caffeine citrate 10-mg/mL intravenous injection and 10-mg/mL oral solution for the ...

Medically reviewed by Daniel More, MD Key Takeaways Use a cold compress to relieve itching and swelling from hives.Wear loose ...

Medically reviewed by Susan Bard, MD Key Takeaways Over-the-counter antihistamines are a common treatment for hives. Avoiding ...

What are hives and what causes them? Hives are a term used to describe a medical condition known as urticaria, a skin disorder that occurs when the body’s immune system responds to an allergic threat.

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For those with chronic hives, their safe, effective treatment before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and while breastfeeding is essential to the health of both mother and baby. If you're even considering ...

If you've got seasonal allergies, it can feel like each year is worse than the one before. You're not crazy: Research shows that pollen seasons now start earlier, last longer and are more ...