Why can aspirin or ibuprofen allergy matter?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Cross-sensitivity can occur. Bromfenac must not be used if aspirin or another NSAID has caused asthma, hives or acute rhinitis.

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bromfenac sodium sesquihydrate · Medicine question

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Cross-sensitivity can occur. Bromfenac must not be used if aspirin or another NSAID has caused asthma, hives or acute rhinitis.

Bromfenac 0.9mg/ml eye drops, solutionemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1

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