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Advil gelcaps

by Pam0, Aug 25, 2008 01:39PM

Tags: Drug Allergies

Hi I am 44 years old I took 2 advil gelcaps for cramps as I always do this time of the month and my throat
swelled up.
I don't know what tablets i can take for even a headace now.
I think it must be the Ibuprofin i have an allergy to.

Please help

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by National Jewish Health

, Aug 27, 2008 05:24PM

You can take Tylenol® (acetaminophen). Advil® (ibuprofen) is in the class of medicines called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Unfortunately, anyone allergic to 1 of these medicines is highly likely to be allergic to the others as well as aspirin. This is a potentially serious problem. You should discuss this with your doctor, so as to avoid more severe allergic reactions than the one you experienced.

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