The Little-Known Dangers of Ibuprofen

by Steve Dasseos on August 8, 2008

The Little-Known Dangers of Ibuprofen

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.

At the top of the list of severe allergic reaction symptoms are hives, facial swelling, asthma, shock, skin reddening, rash and blisters.

Source: LA Times

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