Ibuprofen and necrotizing fasciitis: "no reason" to suggest link with OTC analgesic -- AHP.

IBUPROFEN AND GROUP A STREP: "NO REASON" TO SUGGEST OTC ANALGESIC LINK in the development of necrotizing fasciitis in children with chicken pox, American Home Products' subsidiary Whitehall-Robins stated in response to reports of several cases of the "flesh-eating bacteria" in the Seattle area. "There is no reason to suggest that either acetaminophen or ibuprofen is related to the disease or its severity," Whitehall said.