title: Oral antihistamines for allergic disorders.
abstract: There are now 17 oral H1-antihistamines available in the UK for treating allergic disorders. Here, we assess their use in treating hayfever, urticaria and pruritus, and consider whether any hold particular advantages.
mesh_terms: D000284:Administration, Oral; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D006967:Hypersensitivity / Q000188:drug therapy*; D011537:Pruritus / Q000188:drug therapy; D006255:Rhinitis, Allergic, Seasonal / Q000188:drug therapy; D014581:Urticaria / Q000188:drug therapy
chemical_list: D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists