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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Arm After Taking Ibuprofen

I took Ibuprofen for about 2 weeks because I had tooth pulled and than I got a dry socket. I noticed my left arm started itching in a small spot, now it has spread all over my body. I haven t taken a pill for 4 days. Now I itch all over and it is getting worse. I tried an anti itch cream and no help .I have taken Benadryl twice and it is still spreading. I don t know what I should do.
Tue, 16 Dec 2014
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Hi
Thank you for asking HCM.
I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely due to allergic reaction from ibuprofen. In such case benedril might help. But if not helping then i advise hydrocortisone injection and levocetirizine tablet for oral intake. I also advise calamine lotion for local application. Hope this may help you.
Let me know if you have any further queries.
Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Itchy Arm After Taking Ibuprofen

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. Your problem is most likely due to allergic reaction from ibuprofen. In such case benedril might help. But if not helping then i advise hydrocortisone injection and levocetirizine tablet for oral intake. I also advise calamine lotion for local application. Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further queries. Thanks.