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Can i tell me how i can treat ibuprofen overdoes allergict reaction?

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Dr. Al Hegab answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

First stop the medicine: take an antihistaminic, epinephrine if need be and handy, go to ER/call 911 if severe reaction call your doctor or go to urgent care otherwise

Dr Italia and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 7/21/2015

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