• April 26, 2024

Paracetamol, one of the most prescribed analgesics in the world, in certain cases could cause a severe allergic reaction , especially can cause serious dermatological problems, although infrequent, warns the Food and Drug Association (FDA) of the United States.

According to this drug regulatory body, there is an alert for the association of paracetamol at recommended doses with certain allergic reactions on the skin.
 

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Dermatological risks

In this case, the allergic reactions Paracetamol are very unusual lesions, ranging from rashes or the appearance of blisters, to diseases such as Stevens-Johnsons Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, which often require hospitalization and can be fatal.

According Sharon Hertz, director of the FDA's Division of Anesthesia, Analgesia and Addictions , it is not about alarming people regarding the intake of paracetamol, nor prohibiting its prescription, but alerting people so that, in case of presenting any symptom or sign of allergy , go immediately to the specialist, since the consequence can be very severe.

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According to the Dr. Berenice GómezTagle Boix, specialist in dermatological surgery , explains that although the allergic reaction This medication is rare, it is more feasible in minors than in adults.

IINB indicates that among the first symptoms to be alert are the rash or hives and rash, as well as intense itching. Therefore, the first thing is to stop the drug in question and, as one of the measures to be taken, topical anti-inflammatory and antihistamine can be administered for its control.

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There are several medicines that can cause some allergic reaction , therefore, according to GómezTagle, it is necessary to take the necessary precautions when prescribing analgesics, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics, which are the most common.

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