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The Little-Known Dangers of Motrin

The parents of a girl who went blind after taking Children's Motrin have sued Johnson & Johnson, saying the packaging didn't adequately explain the possible risks. The court case has drawn attention to the possible side effects of a drug most parents view as benign.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome isn't something that most parents worry about, but it is a potential reaction which can lead to severe problems.

Side effect of the drug can include severe allergic reactions such as hives, facial swelling, asthma, shock, skin reddening, rash and blisters.



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BY Swami Barmi   
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[ Posted on July 22, 2008 ]
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Not to take anything away from this tragedy, but a warning of potential blindness is unlikely to have diswayed the parents from giving the girl Motrin. Yet another few words in an absurdly long litany of fine print isn't going to change anything. Only a wholesale change of public mindset about the relative safety of drugs will have that kind of effect and let's face it: though many Mercola readers are quick to say otherwise, there most certainly IS a time and a place for many pharmaceutical medicines.

 
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Before I realized how much diet effected everything and how dangerous even OTC drugs can be, I gave my son who had a very high fever Motrin.  Interestingly enough, I instinctively questioned the dosage and gave a quarter of the recommended dose.  It was extremely effective.

Now, I don't use any medication and I let the fever run it's course.  Funny, fevers in this house don't last for more than eight hours.

 
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Dr. Mercola touched lightly on Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.  While rare, I just want to highlight how serious Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is.  The skin erupts in blisters and basically peels off.  The skin loss can be fatal if the loss is severe enough, as the skin is a major protective organ. It's also very painful.  It can be a reaction to OTC meds, as well as many commonly used antibiotics. 

Of course, angioedema (facial and tongue swelling), and other serious allergic reactions can happen in response to almost any foreign substance.  There are times when antibiotics are prudent, but likely not as often as prescribed.  Everyone needs to know the risks vs. the benefits with any treatment, (even natural substances!)  And know your best resources before you need help.
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