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What Causes Small Bumps On Lower Abdomen After Taking Mucinex For Cold?

Posted on Thu, 24 Sep 2015

Question: good afternoon I have seasonal allergies and the only thing I changed was I had a a cold medicated with mucinex for a week then about 2 days later discovered little bumps on my lower stomach. they have since then spread to what you see below. they itch like CRAZY!!!!! what could they be?

Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (45 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possible allergic reaction, antihsitaminics advisable

Detailed Answer:
Dear patient,

an allergic reaction to mucinex seems possible. Taking antihistaminics or cortisone will usually help fast. Since you have stopped mucinex it should get better soon, best regards

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