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Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is a medical condition that affects your skin and mucous membranes. It is commonly caused by an allergic reaction to a medication. The medical malpractice and defective product attorneys at Polewski & Associates are now accepting cases in which Stevens-Johnson Syndrome has caused injury or death.

Medicines That May Cause SJS

Medications that may cause SJS include:

• Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) such as Vioxx, Ibuprofen, Advil, Excedrin and Naproxen
• Cold medicines containing NSAIDS such as Advil Cold and Sinus
• Sufla-based antibiotics such as amoxicillin, tetracycline and doxycycline Fluoroquinolone antibiotics such as parfloxacin and ofloxacin
• Certain anticonvulsants and diuretics
• In children, ibuprofen-based medications such as Children’s Motrin

Symptoms of SJS

The symptoms of SJS begin with flu-like symptoms such as a headache, fever and body aches. The subsequent symptoms include a red or purplish rash that may break out on your face and body before blistering in your nose, mouth, ears and genitals.

Other symptoms of SJS include:

• Red eyes
• Conjunctivitis (pink eye)
• Swelling of your eyelids and/or tongue
• Hives
• Persistent fever
• Pain in the skin
• Shedding (sloughing) of your affected skin

A product liability lawsuit may be brought against the manufacturer of the medication that caused your SJS. If you live in the Dallas, Texas area, please contact our law firm today to arrange a consultation with our experienced medical malpractice attorneys.