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neurofen question

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festiveface · 31/01/2006 22:06

is it right that it isn't suitable if the child is asthmatic ? even very mild asthma?

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WigWamBam · 31/01/2006 22:08

It's not suitable for anyone with asthma, even mild asthma.

Aero · 31/01/2006 22:13

I almost never disagree with WWB, but it was explained to me that it can be taken by children with mild asthma, but some children will react to it and it can cause wheezing to become worse.

Ds1 is asthmatic (infection induced), and can take it perfectly safely and indeed over the last few days we couldn't have done without it. He has been prescribed some more by the paeds at the hosp following a long day there today.

spykid · 31/01/2006 22:16

I've been told they can take it but it could make breathing worse in some cases..
Case sensetive I think

spykid · 31/01/2006 22:16

I've been told they can take it but it could make breathing worse in some cases..
Case sensetive I think

Christie · 31/01/2006 22:21

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chapsmum · 31/01/2006 22:32

Thats actually not true, In some cases neurofen can cause an exacerbation of asthma but not all. and it usuallyis ok for people with mild asthma. It is not a contraindication, it is a consederation. Discuss with your GP, I have mild asthma and am fine with brufen.

tegan · 01/02/2006 05:08

DD1 has asthma (not really bad but had inhalers) and if she takes neurofen she is violently sick and I mean it is really bad.
Was sat in GP's once and he came to waiting room and gave her some to calm her down, I told him it wasn't a good idea but he carried on, the second she swallowed she projectile vomited all over him, I think the only thing she missed was his socks.

NotQuiteCockney · 01/02/2006 06:34

Ha! Serves him right!

I have very mild asthma (only use puffer for exercise and when I have a bad cold), I take iboprofen, with no problems.

Blandmum · 01/02/2006 06:44

I once used to work for boots, the comapny that invented neurofen (ibuporfen)

You are more likley to get a specific side effect that causes probelms breathing if you have asthma than if you don't. Not all asthmatics will respond in this way, if you have taken it in the past and were OK, chances are you will be OK taking it again.

However, no-one knows if you will be one of the 'reacters' or not if you are asthmatic. So the advice is not to take it as an OTC drug. A doctor may prescribe it, if he thinks the benefits outweigh the risks IYSWIM

This is true of even mild asthmatics

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