NHS Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

After your drug challenge Information for patients

Patient name: ..... NHS or Hospital Number: ..... Date: ..... This leaflet explains what happens now that you have had your drug challenge in hospital. What medicines have I had today? Today (..... / ..... / .....), you had a drug challenge to ..... and received a total dose of ..... What did today show? You did not show any signs or symptoms of an immediate type allergic reaction whilst on the unit today. What happens now? For today, please have someone with you if possible. You should not:

  • carry out intense exercise
  • have hot baths
  • drink alcohol.

In order to capture any signs of a delayed allergic reaction, it is important to take the medication for a further _____ days at home.