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I have got drug allergy .my mouth has become much effected out of this & has got blisters all around my mouth.it has become so worst that I am not not able to open my mouth because of blisters .the skin got stiff & tight .
Please suggest me any medications.especially anything that can be applied as a lotion on my lips so that blisters can go away & skin damage around my mouth also gets repaired
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Take proper consultation for any kind of allergy otherwise it may end up in an emergency.
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Please go with rebagen tablet 3 times a day and orascot tablet 2 times a day and orasep gel apply
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Zytee ointment for local application
Tab. Riboflavin once a day for three weeks.
Tab. Becozules z once a day for three weeks.
Next Steps
Avoid spicy food
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Good day to you sir
I understand your concern and I am sure this must be distressing causing a hindrance in your day to day activities. I shall try to the best of my abilities to consult you
Blistering and ulceration of the mouth associated with drug can point towards SJS, SJS-TENS Overlap, TENS Syndrome depending on the area of skin/mucous membrane involved
However there are other causes as well such as Vit deficiency, STD's, Vincent Angina, etc.
I would like to sk some questions so that it can help get to the root cause
# which drug have you been recently taking which ked to this episode?
# have you had any prev episodes like this?
For emergency care you can take
Tab Ibuprofen 400mg 1—0—1 for 5 days
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I would kindly urge you to get in touch with your family physician or a physician you are comfortable with so that after the workup (history, investigations) and identifying the issue the appropriate treatment plan can be made including diet and lifestyle modification
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Hi
I can understand that you are in difficult situation
First I need to know what drug caused this allergy?
Is there any previous similar history of drug allergy?
Do you have difficulty in breathing?
If any of the above symptoms present I kindly request you to connect and consult with me
If not I advise you to apply neomycin ointment twice a day
You may also need chlorphenramine injection for good outcome
For further information and queries consult with me
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drug-induced mouth and lip blisters can be extremely painful and sometimes dangerous.
Before giving suggestions, I need to be very clear:
➡️ If the blisters are spreading, or if you have fever, eye redness, or skin peeling elsewhere on the body, go to the ER immediately because this can be an early sign of Stevens–Johnson Syndrome (SJS) which is a medical emergency.
Now, here is the safest and most effective treatment plan you can follow at home only if symptoms are limited to the mouth/lips and you are stable:
✅ 1. STOP the suspected drug immediately
Do NOT take even one more dose.
✅ 2. Medicines that actually help the healing
A. For pain & inflammation
Levocetirizine 5 mg or Cetirizine 10 mg at night
→ Helps reduce allergic reaction and swelling.
If pain is severe:
Paracetamol 500 mg every 6–8 hrs.
✅ 3. Topical treatment for blisters on lips and mouth
These are SAFE and effective:
(A) Mouth ulcers + blisters inside mouth
Hexigel (chlorhexidine 0.2%) mouth gel
Apply 2–3 times daily
Prevents infection and speeds healing
Do not eat/drink for 20 minutes after applying
(B) For severely painful sores
Dologel CT
Apply on the sores before eating
Provides numbing + anti-inflammatory effect
(C) For lips that are blistered, cracked, tight, or peeling
Use one of these (very important):
1️⃣ Petroleum jelly (Vaseline) — safest
Apply very thick layer every 2–3 hours
→ Keeps skin soft, prevents cracking, helps healing
2️⃣ Glycerin + rose water mixture
Apply 3–4 times/day
→ Reduces tightness & burning
3️⃣ Aloe vera gel (pure)
→ Helps soothe blistered skin
(Best if you have plant-extracted gel or pharmacy-grade)
❗ Avoid steroid creams on lips unless doctor sees you
Many lip steroids can worsen infection or thinning.
✅ 4. What NOT to use
Please AVOID:
Betnovate, Panderm, Quadriderm, Lobate, Hydrocortisone (steroid creams)
Toothpaste on sores
Lemon, salt, or spicy foods
Any hot foods or drinks
Scrubbing or peeling the skin
✅ 5. Signs that you MUST go to hospital immediately
If you have any of the following:
Fever
Eye redness or discharge
Skin peeling anywhere other than lips
Rapidly increasing blisters
Difficulty breathing
Mouth opening becomes impossible
Blood-tinged blisters or black discoloration
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Dr. Madhumidha M R
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1 yrs exp
Namakkal
Hello,
What drug you have taken for what problem?
Did you bought medicine on your own from pharmacy or consulted any doctor
Stop the drug which caused allergy
When did the blisters occured?
Can consult me in practo chat Consultation for detailed medication
Next Steps
Apply dologel ct on blister
Take vitamin B complex tablet
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Tab montek lc one at night.
Caladryl lotion locally apply.
Better to consult superspecialist like dermatologist.
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Dr. Sakshi
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Patna
Can you share the medicine you took . And also the photo of your blister. I need more history to help you. You can connect.
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Ishwa Vaderia
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1 yrs exp
Rajkot
Can help
Contact on 9three28010077
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Smyle o gel
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Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Hello, I am Dr Romain Rajan, General Physician. Your case has been allotted to me.
I understand your concern. Drug-related mouth allergy with painful blisters and tight skin is very uncomfortable and can worsen quickly if not managed correctly. This usually happens due to a strong hypersensitivity reaction and needs prompt treatment.
Advices
1 Avoid the suspected medicine completely until we identify the exact cause.
2 Drink adequate water and take soft, non-spicy food to avoid further irritation.
3 Keep the mouth area clean and avoid picking or rubbing the blisters.
What to Monitor
1 Increasing pain or difficulty in swallowing.
2 Fever or new rashes elsewhere on the body.
3 Rapid worsening of swelling around lips.
Management
You may apply a mild soothing gel containing aloe vera or glycerin around the lips to reduce dryness and tightness.
However, for active allergic blisters and swelling, you may require a proper anti-allergic medicine and sometimes a short course of anti-inflammatory treatment. These medicines must be selected carefully depending on your medical history and the severity of your reaction.
Do not use random steroid creams or strong ointments without guidance as they can worsen the condition around the lips.
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
1 If swelling spreads to the tongue or throat.
2 If you develop difficulty breathing.
3 If blisters rapidly increase or if you cannot open your mouth at all.
Every patientâs situation is unique. For accurate diagnosis and lasting relief, it is important to discuss your medical history, the exact medicine taken, and the timeline of symptoms.
You can reach out to me directly for this case and also connect with me in future for any medical consultation. I am available on Practo or on WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven for a one on one consultation where you will receive
1 A personalised treatment plan
2 Safe medicine adjustments if required
3 Quick follow ups to track your recovery
Take care, wishing you good health.
Dr Romain Rajan
General Physician
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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