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What Causes Swelling In Lips After Taking Colace?

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Posted on Mon, 18 Jan 2016
Question: What to do if lips swell after taking colace
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (31 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Hypersensitivity/ allergic reaction

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

If your lips swelled up after taking Colace then its possible that you are allergic to its contents. Benedryl or hydroxyzine can be taken immediately. They are antihistamines that would counter such an allergic reaction. If the swelling subsides then non sedating anti histamines can be continued for a week. If the swelling persists or worsens progressively and there are additional symptoms such as shortness of breath or voice changes and extensive rash then ER assessment would be required to administer steroids and most importantly secure the airway.


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What Causes Swelling In Lips After Taking Colace?

Brief Answer: Hypersensitivity/ allergic reaction Detailed Answer: Hello and Welcome I appreciate your concern If your lips swelled up after taking Colace then its possible that you are allergic to its contents. Benedryl or hydroxyzine can be taken immediately. They are antihistamines that would counter such an allergic reaction. If the swelling subsides then non sedating anti histamines can be continued for a week. If the swelling persists or worsens progressively and there are additional symptoms such as shortness of breath or voice changes and extensive rash then ER assessment would be required to administer steroids and most importantly secure the airway. Wishing you best of health Thanks Let me know if you have any query Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action. For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107 Dr. M.S. Khalil