Arachis oil in medicines- what are the risks of developing peanut allergy?

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Publisher: Trent Medicines Information Service

Keywords: Arachis oil, Peanuts, Hypersensitivity, Allergy, Peanut oil, Vitamins, Child

Date published: 16/02/2010 10:24

Review date: 07/01/2012 00:00

Summary

by: Vanessa Chapman

There have been concerns as to whether pharmaceutical products containing arachis oil are appropriate for individuals with peanut allergies or that they may increase the risk of developing peanut allergy.
Although there is some evidence that exposure to refined arachis oil does not pose a risk to patients with peanut allergy, the Summary of Product Characteristics (SPCs) of products which contain arachis oil state that they should not be used by patients with an allergy to peanuts (or soya). The CSM have recommended that patients known to be allergic to peanuts should not use medicines containing arachis oil.
The CSM have previously advised that there is insufficient evidence to conclude that exposure to medicinal products containing arachis oil leads to sensitisation to peanut protein.

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Category: 9.6.7 Multivitamin preparations | Adverse Drug Reactions | Allergy

NeLM area: Evidence > Medicines Q & A