What Does Swelling On The Lips After Taking Ibuprofen Tablet Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 7 Jun 2015

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Question : I have my lower lip swollen after i took ibuprofen tablet.
This is second time I had this. Its not happening everytime I take ibuprofen. Please advise

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (2 minutes later)

stop ibuprofen . u r allergic

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Som Biswas (5 minutes later)

Thankyou. I will stop using. What can I do to reduce the swelling immediately. I have to attend a gathering in sometime

Answered by Dr. Som Biswas (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Apply steroid cream

Detailed Answer:
hi,

i can understand your concerns.

The swelling will subside in a week.

You can apply steroid cream to reduce the swelling.

Also intravenous hydrocortisone can be given but only under supervision of a physician.

The steroids will reduce the swelling in 2-3 days

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj