Angioedema caused by over the counter use of dicyclomine hydrochloride and paracetamol fixed dose combination in a child: a case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2319-2003.ijbcp20183040Keywords:
Angioedema, Dicyclomine hydrochloride, Over-the-counter drugs, ParacetamolAbstract
Authors describe a case of angioedema in a male child due to over-the-counter (OTC) use of fixed dose combination (FDC) of Tab. dicyclomine hydrochloride (20mg) and paracetamol (500mg) for abdominal pain. Use of OTC drugs in children without a doctor’s suggestion can lead to unnecessary medication use and is not free of risks. Here, there is a probable causal relationship between the suspected drug and angioedema according to WHO-UMC criteria for Causality Assessment. This case was also reported to the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) through PvPI ADR android application.
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