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Allergic Reaction From Topical Use Of Chloraprep After Surgery. Allergic To Iodine Betadine. Remedy?
Hello. I am wondering about known allergic reactions to the topical use of Chloraprep?
I had surgery 10 days ago and am still suffering from the reaction. The surgeon called the hospital today and ask what prep was used, as I have a known Iodine-betadine allergy. Hospital said Chloraprep.
But one of it's main ingredients is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which I use for oral irritations regularly with no issues.
Help...
I had surgery 10 days ago and am still suffering from the reaction. The surgeon called the hospital today and ask what prep was used, as I have a known Iodine-betadine allergy. Hospital said Chloraprep.
But one of it's main ingredients is Chlorhexidine Gluconate, which I use for oral irritations regularly with no issues.
Help...
Tue, 24 Sep 2013
once a person is allergic to one drug he may get allergy from many
you will only comne to know after using or precautionally get test allergy tests for medicines to get sure what grop is causing allergy and what is safe in your case
topical ointent and mouth washes has different base anf if salt is not reacting the base can react
after stopping exposure to med it take 3 wk to go away
use antiallergic tab and creams locally and wait
you will only comne to know after using or precautionally get test allergy tests for medicines to get sure what grop is causing allergy and what is safe in your case
topical ointent and mouth washes has different base anf if salt is not reacting the base can react
after stopping exposure to med it take 3 wk to go away
use antiallergic tab and creams locally and wait
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