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Does Medicines For Acid Reflux, Chamomile Tea And Echinacea Pills Have Side Effects?
I have a rash on both of my legs. Its also kinda spreading to the inside of my leg. It don t itch but has a burning sensation to it. I started taking some new caplets for acid reflux last night (german chocolate pills), some chammoille tea and echinacea pills. Could this give me a rash
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Hi,
The rash could be a side effect of these medicines. I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet cetirizine 10 mg once daily and apply calamine lotion on the affected areas twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
The rash could be a side effect of these medicines. I would recommend you to take antihistaminic like tablet cetirizine 10 mg once daily and apply calamine lotion on the affected areas twice daily.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Asmeet Kaur Sawhney, Dermatologist
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