Suggest Remedy For Rashes On Arms And Legs While On Celebrex

Posted on Mon, 30 Nov 2015

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Mon, 30 Nov 2015 Answered on

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Question : I developed rash on arms,legs and upper body I last 2 hours . I have been taking Celebrex. I take no other Medes and have eaten nothing unusual.
How concerned should I be?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Kakkar (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Drug induced urticaria/hives; cetrizine 10mg once daily

Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us

I have gone through your query and i have understood your concern

You seem to have developed urticaria/hives and the painkiller i.e celebrex which contains colecoxib could be the underlying cause. Painkillers / NSAIDs are a very common cause of drug induced urticaria.

I suggest you to discontinue celebrex. You may take a tablet of Cetrizine 10 mg for symptomatic relief from itching and rash. Topically you may apply a soothing anti-itch lotion

Regards

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