Why is ibuprofen contraindicated in patients with chickenpox?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18234699
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Abstract

Ibuprofen is contraindicated in patients with chickenpox due to its association with increased risk of severe skin infections and complications.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Herpesvirus Infections and Treatments Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
13 January 2026