Ibuprofen allergy in child? What next?

[GloomySkies]

DD(9) has had ibuprofen before, but last night she had 10ml of Calprofen and within 10 minutes she had a small number of hives, shortly after that the hives were along the whole right side of her body ankle to face. She had had an ice cream as well but it seems more likely it was the ibuprofen. My question is, what now? Would the GP do allergy testing? I don't want to make her allergic again, but I also don't want her to never be able to take ibuprofen again if she isn't actually allergic.

Report to GP.

is this the first time ever for ibuprofen?

If you are allergic you are allergic - that’s it. You might not ‘want it’ but these can be mild - hives (like you describe are to me fairly mild) to life threatening. They can also be caused by a virus. Hives although mild can really hurt so try an antihistamine.

For me - I was given amoxicillin when I was about 8 and got covered in hives. It was considered mild but as I got older - every time I took it - my reaction worsened. My parents thought I would ‘grow out of it’ but I didn’t. Full on life threatening Epipen for penicillin. I’m not even sure an Epipen would help much considering how bad my reaction is.

https://www.news-medical.net/health/Ibuprofen-Allergy-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment.aspx#:~:text=How%20is%20ibuprofen%20allergy%20treated,other%20drugs%20within%20this%20class.

It is very common - an allergic to ibuprofen. But your GP can refer you for testing.

There are a number of alternatives instead paracetamol, warm or ice packs etc

I'm in my 50s and have been allergic to ibuprofen and other drugs in that family for over 30 years. Its important that your GP, school and any medical professionals you see are aware of it. I also raise it again with the pharmacy when collecting a prescription. At times, it has made pain relief and anti inflammatory medication a challenge, but it's something I'm used to.

If you are allergic you are allergic - that’s it. You might not ‘want it’ but these can be mild
Sorry, I know that allergic is allergic, I meant I didn't want to trigger another reaction but it was the wee small hours of the morning and I wasn't very coherent! Thanks for the responses, I'll call the GP later today.