QUESTION
dr at emergency room prescribed afrin nasal spray. i used it as he advised and it burned a hole in my nasal septum. can i sue the company?
Asked on May 21st, 2016 on Medical Malpractice - Pennsylvania
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It doesn't list as a side effect that it could happen. Now im having breathing problems, and my allergies are worse and my nose bleeds. I had to have it cauterized. Had i known this was going to happen i wouldnt have used this product.
1 ANSWER
One of the first issues is whether the doctor was correct to prescribe this medication and, if yes, whether he/she informed of any potential side-effects. Another issue would be whether the nature and/or frequency of use as prescribed was proper. If it was proper to prescribe the medication and if you used it as prescribed, then you may have a claim against the manufacturer. We would need to determine why you suffered this injury--was the medication adulterated? You should talk to a lawyer. There may be a strict time limit for you to bring any legal claims.
Answered on May 23rd, 2016 at 9:07 AM