• Contains sodium sulfite, a sulfite that may cause allergic-type reactions including anaphylactic symptoms and life-threatening or less severe asthmatic episodes in certain susceptible people. (nih.gov)
  • In the US, serious allergic reactions to foods cause just 2,000 of more than 30 million hospitalisations a year and comparatively few deaths-150 a year from all food allergies combined. (schneier.com)
  • This medication is used in emergencies to treat very serious allergic reactions to insect stings /bites, foods, drugs, or other substances. (webmd.com)
  • This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. (webmd.com)
  • Emergency treatment of allergic reactions (Type I), including anaphylaxis, which may result from allergic reactions to insect stings, biting insects, foods, drugs, sera, diagnostic testing substances and other allergens, as well as idiopathic anaphylaxis or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. (nih.gov)
  • It's a brand-name prescription medication used in adults and some children for the emergency treatment of severe allergic reactions , including anaphylaxis . (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • If you have an increased risk of severe allergic reactions, your doctor may prescribe EpiPen to always carry with you. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • That bacteria produces chemicals that cause allergic reactions. (livescience.com)
  • Histamines are what give some people allergic reactions, if they are particularly sensitive to them. (livescience.com)
  • It is also used to treat symptoms of allergic rhinitis, allergic conjunctivitis caused by inhaled allergens and foods, or allergic skin reactions. (drugs.com)
  • Carbinoxamine is used with epinephrine to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). (drugs.com)
  • It is also used to treat allergic reactions to blood or plasma. (drugs.com)
  • Then there are the mold- and sulfite-averse, who believe that organic vino varieties diminish the risk for allergic reactions, like hives, headaches, and difficulty breathing. (greatist.com)
  • The majority of these reactions are not of an allergic nature. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Types of non-allergic reactions to sulfonamide antibiotics include nausea and diarrhoea, candidiasis , folate deficiency, and headaches. (dermnetnz.org)
  • Lower Levels Of Sulfites - Many wines contain sulfites which act as preservatives but can cause allergic reactions in some people such as headaches or asthma-like symptoms when consumed in large quantities. (thesite.org)
  • Buying organic apricots is recommended because sulfur dioxide has caused some allergic reactions, including anaphylactic shock in people sensitive to sulfites. (whatsforlunchhoney.net)
  • Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product. (askdocweb.com)
  • No illnesses or allergic reactions involving this product have been reported to date. (fda.gov)
  • The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving has been reported to elicit serve reactions in some asthmatics. (fda.gov)
  • Some government regulations associated with it have hampered the growth in some regions due to provoking allergic reactions in some populations. (factmr.com)
  • The Epinephrine Injection, USP Auto-Injector is indicated in the emergency treatment of allergic reactions (TYPE I) including anaphylaxis to stinging and biting insects, food, drugs, allergen immunotherapy, diagnostic testing substances, and other allergens, as well as idiopathic or exercise-induced anaphylaxis. (epinephrineautoinject.com)
  • Sulphites (a food additive), which do not cause true allergic reactions, are generally grouped with the priority allergens because sulphite-sensitive individuals may react to sulphites with allergy-like symptoms. (ifsqn.com)
  • Those who have asthma are most at risk to sulphite sensitivity and other forms of sulphite reactions. (ifsqn.com)
  • Rarely, some additives (such as sulfites) may cause allergic reactions. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Sulfur dioxide (SO2), the main preservative in wine, may affect the sensory properties of the wines, as well as cause allergic reactions and headaches in sensitive people. (bvsalud.org)
  • You must ingest the peanut protein to have a severe allergic reaction. (schneier.com)
  • According to the Cleveland Clinic , people with asthma have between a 1 in 20 and 1 in 100 chance of having a reaction to sulfites. (healthline.com)
  • Monitor the patient clinically for the severity of the allergic reaction and potential cardiac effects of the drug, with repeat doses titrated to effect. (nih.gov)
  • For information about the effectiveness of EpiPen, see the " EpiPen use for allergic reaction " section below. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • Then, if you have a severe allergic reaction , you'll self-inject EpiPen, or someone else will do it for you. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • EpiPen may not work to treat the allergic reaction if you inject it into the buttocks. (medicalnewstoday.com)
  • A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. (webmd.com)
  • Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. (drugs.com)
  • An allergy to sulfonamide medications is different from having an adverse reaction to wine or food that contains sulfites. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Having a reaction to sulfites in something you eat or drink doesn't mean you'll be allergic to sulfonamide medication. (mayoclinic.org)
  • Yet even for those who don't have a more serious reaction to sulfites, such as an asthma attack, the chemicals can still be a nuisance and make drinking even the occasional glass of wine. (eatthis.com)
  • A more common allergic reaction to sulfites typically involves sneezing, headaches, and hives. (eatthis.com)
  • CONTRAINDICATIONS: People with prior history of sensitivity or allergic reaction to this product or any of its ingredients should not use it. (obagi.com)
  • People who have allergies to dairy run the risk of an allergic reaction. (askdocweb.com)
  • Since no one can predict when life-threatening allergic reaction will occur, it's vital that your patients carry their epinephrine auto-injector with them at all times. (epinephrineautoinject.com)
  • 2005) and according to GLP has been performed for sodium sulfite which shows that the test item has no sensitising properties. (europa.eu)
  • So Shing Hing (USA) Trading Co Ltd Issues an Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Dried Melon. (askdocweb.com)
  • But sulfites do not cause red wine headaches. (wblakegray.com)
  • Blake, since November 2005 wines sold in EU must have the 'contains sulfites' warning (and in many languages, so it takes a lot of the back label space) if they contain more than 10 parts per million, so people claiming they don't get headaches in Europe might have been drinking only older vintages. (wblakegray.com)
  • The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) estimates that every one out of 100 individuals has a sensitivity to sulfites, and five to 10% of those with asthma have severe sulfite sensitivity . (eatthis.com)
  • The 'sulfite allergy sufferers' remind me of the vaccine avoiders. (wblakegray.com)
  • If you experience more serious symptoms of a sulfite allergy, contact your doctor. (healthline.com)
  • Work with your doctor to determine the best course of action if you suspect you have a sulfa or sulfite allergy. (healthline.com)
  • However, if you have a sulfite allergy , you should still use this medication during an emergency. (webmd.com)
  • The most common causes of a wine allergy are sulfites, glycoproteins, and a simple grape allergy. (eatthis.com)
  • Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. (fda.gov)
  • Sulfa refers to sulfonamides, known as sulfa drugs, while sulfite is commonly found in wine, processed food, and condiments. (healthline.com)
  • extrinsic (allergic asthma) and intrinsic (non-allergic asthma). (dentalcare.com)
  • If you have a serious case of asthma or suspect you might be otherwise allergic to sulfites, look for the words "sulfite-free" on your wine labels. (eatthis.com)
  • Sulfides can induce asthma symptoms in people who are sulfite-sensitive or allergic. (columbia.edu)
  • Do not use doxycycline syrup (Vibramycin) without first talking to your doctor if you have asthma or are allergic to sulfites. (health32.com)
  • Sulfites occur naturally in wine during fermentation, and many winemakers add them to help the process along. (healthline.com)
  • Sulfites occur naturally in wine as the yeast metabolizes in the fermentation process. (eatthis.com)
  • Despite having similar names and symptoms, sulfa and sulfite allergies are different. (healthline.com)
  • Sulfites occur naturally in most wines. (healthline.com)
  • Sulfites, which occur naturally in wines, are added to such foods as dried fruit and dried potatoes as a preservative. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Dried fruits like apricots are loaded with sulfites, Gerling says, and amines are present in foods like fish and cheese. (scienceline.org)
  • Herb and Honey Inc. of Ridgefield, NJ, is recalling its 16 ounce packages of "Dried Apricots" (Product of Turkey) because they contain undeclared sulfites. (askdocweb.com)
  • More than 99% of European wines contain added sulfites, just like US wines, and the levels aren't different on average. (wblakegray.com)
  • I wish more places would follow their model of dealing with food allergies (which I do not believe significantly impacts other people), but makes the parents of allergic kids feel very comfortable. (schneier.com)
  • However, sulfur dioxide treatment leaves chemical residues that pose a health risk for allergic individuals and this application is not suitable for organic grapes. (usda.gov)
  • Sulfite sensitivity is seen more frequently in asthmatic than in non-asthmatic people. (nih.gov)
  • Sulfites and sulfa medications are chemically unrelated, but because their names are similar, people often confuse one with the other. (healthline.com)
  • Some people are allergic to certain wines -- that nice Loire Valley red gives them a rash or headache, or that California Chardonnay makes them sneeze. (livescience.com)
  • sulfites can as well, and there are people who are allergic to the alcohol itself). (livescience.com)
  • you are allergic to ciclosporin, or any of the ingredients listed at the end of this leaflet. (mydr.com.au)
  • Drugs and chemicals such as penicillin, vaccines, aspirin, and sulfites can trigger an allergic asthmatic attack. (dentalcare.com)
  • Sulfites, which are commonly added to wines to preserve the flavor profile or stop the fermentation process, can't be added. (greatist.com)
  • Sulfites (or SO2) are a natural component of wine, but they're also a common preservative, usually added to wine at several stages during its production to prevent bacteria and oxidation. (scienceline.org)
  • If you can drink white wine, you are not allergic to sulfites. (wblakegray.com)
  • That's true, but the reason is that US law requires the sulfite disclosure on wine, and EU law doesn't. (wblakegray.com)
  • I used to think I had a problem with sulfites, as I often (if not always) developed a headache shortly after drinking red wine. (wblakegray.com)
  • Sulfites are common in processed foods, condiments, and alcoholic beverages, such as red and white wine. (healthline.com)
  • Without sulfites, we couldn't have wine: grape juice would turn into vinegar. (scienceline.org)
  • Sulfites were blamed but, as you note in this article, sulfites are in many other foods and were in the wine before they went organic. (scienceline.org)
  • Warning: If you are allergic to sulfites you need to either choose other beverages or sulfite-free wine. (fitday.com)
  • When exposed to water or air, calcium sulphite, a by-product of the burning of coal and flue gases, transforms spontaneously into gypsum. (factmr.com)
  • So it is obviously introducing sulfites into our process and onto our product contact surfaces. (ifsqn.com)
  • Vitamin B12 appears to be especially effective in sulphite-sensitive individuals. (awakeningspirit.com)
  • tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to dexamethasone, sulfites, or any other drugs. (medlineplus.gov)
  • However, sulfite residues pose a health risk for allergic individuals and SO2 applications have consequently been restricted in many countries. (usda.gov)
  • Another big hole in the case against sulfites and amines is that both occur in many other foods. (scienceline.org)
  • In addition to industrial use with resulting occupational exposure, sulfites are in wide-spread use (among others) in foods/food processing, as well as in cosmetics and pharmaceutical preparations, resulting in extensive consumer exposure. (europa.eu)
  • In these applications, calcium sulphite may be added in small quantities to help prevent caking and clumping of the powder. (factmr.com)
  • The crystalline forms of calcium sulphite, a calcium salt of sulfuric acid, are hemihydrate and tetrahydrate. (factmr.com)