title: Acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis and other severe drug eruptions from over the counter medications: A case report and review of the literature.
abstract: We present a case of acute generalised exanthematous pustulosis in an 11-year-old girl who used Duro-Tuss, an over-the-counter cough mixture containing pholcodine, and present a comprehensive review of the literature on severe drug reactions resulting from using non-prescription medications. This case reinforces the importance of taking a complete medication history.
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Amy
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kline
authors.affiliation: Department of Dermatology, Royal North Shore Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.|Sydney Medical School, University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.
authors.forename: Gayle
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Fischer
keywords: adverse reaction; drug eruption; over-the-counter medication; rash