Allergic to paracetamol and aspirin

[DoDoc]

I think I may be allergic to both paracetamol and aspirin, as after I take either product I develop a red rash at the sides of my neck, chest and stomach, as well as a round red patch on my inner arms at the elbow. Does anyone else experience a similar allergy, and if so, are there any medications for colds, flu etc. that they can take? I live in the UK. Thanks.

[Clutter]

DoDoc,

You should discuss it with your pharmacist. If you're hunting through remedies at home see whether you have something which has neither aspirin or paracetamol in it.

[Hidden]

Hi - Ibuprofen might help or dihydrocodeine. If it is for muscular pain you have to be careful if I is an NSAID there is no aspirin in the formulation. As over the counter dihydrocodeine is expensive you might ask your doctor for a prescription.

If you ask the receptionist at the doctor's they might ask the doctor to raise a prescription for you. Our chemist will phone the surgery from the shop and ask on your behalf if there is a query.

[Xars88]

Strange thing I am allergic to both. I have severe resistant autoimmune hypothyroidism

Paracetamol make me so drowsy that I can't function I also get a cheek and throat rash with difficulty breathing.

Same with Asprin except I don't get drowsy only rashes and difficulty breathing.

I have to wear a medical alert bracelet as I am also allergic to gelatine and iodine.

I can only atm take Diclofenac Sodium, but I can't take it regularly as it can cause a cross allergic reaction.