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Is Taking Ibuprofen While Suffering From Chicken Pox Harmful?
I just gave my 4 year ibuprofen (motrin) for some pain she was having all day so she could have a better nights sleep, and not 30 minutes later did i realize she has the start of chickenpox. I read ibuprofen is harmful given to someone with chickenpox. Now I'm really worried, will she be okay? Do i need to take her in?
Sat, 21 Jul 2018
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
It is true that it is not safe to give Ibuprofen during chickenpox. But if is only chickenpox lesions on her, you need not worry. But if she develops high grade fever or swelling or pain in the limbs or abdomen, then we need to suspect necrotising fascitis and then you need to approach her pediatrician or the nearest emergency room.
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It is true that it is not safe to give Ibuprofen during chickenpox. But if is only chickenpox lesions on her, you need not worry. But if she develops high grade fever or swelling or pain in the limbs or abdomen, then we need to suspect necrotising fascitis and then you need to approach her pediatrician or the nearest emergency room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
What you read is true. But not in all cases and it is not 100% possibility that chickenpox gets complicated by Ibuprofen. But when you give this drug during chickenpox, then - probably there is a risk of necrotising fascitis.
If it is only chickenpox lesions - you need not worry. But if she develops high grade fever or swelling or severe pain in the limbs or any where else then - you need to take her to the nearest emergency room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
What you read is true. But not in all cases and it is not 100% possibility that chickenpox gets complicated by Ibuprofen. But when you give this drug during chickenpox, then - probably there is a risk of necrotising fascitis.
If it is only chickenpox lesions - you need not worry. But if she develops high grade fever or swelling or severe pain in the limbs or any where else then - you need to take her to the nearest emergency room.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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