Table 3.
Recommended dose and treatment duration for patients with other allergic comorbidities
CSU with other allergic comorbidities | Recommended dose | Recommended treatment duration |
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CSU with CRSwNP76,78 | 300 mg or higher dose according to asthma dosing table | At least 6 months, then the dose and treatment duration should be adjusted according to clinical needs |
CSU with food allergy77∗ | 300 mg or higher dose according to asthma dosing table | For food allergy: evaluate response after 16 or 20 weeks treatment, continue to 24 weeks if good response |
CSU with ABPA79,80∗ | 375 mg/2 weeks | At least 6 months, then the dose and treatment duration should be adjusted according to clinical needs |
CSU with allergic asthma81 | 300 mg or higher dose according to asthma dosing table | Evaluate response after 16 weeks, At least 12 months, then the dose and treatment duration should be adjusted according to clinical needs |
CSU with allergic rhinitis81 | 300 mg or higher dose according to asthma dosing table | Evaluate response after 16 weeks, re-evaluate after 1-year treatment if good response |
CSU with AD82∗ | 150–450mg/2 week | Refer to Fig. 1 for stopping strategy |
∗Limited clinical evidence, it is recommended to base treatment decision on the clinical situation. In cases where both the dose strength and frequency differ, result in the higher monthly dose is recommended.
CSU: chronic spontaneous urticaria; CRSwNP: chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps; ABPA: allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis; AD: atopic dermatitis