aspirin & benzoic acid

[chemistry]

Hi,
Would anybody please tell me if a medicine contains benzoic acid can be dispensed for a patient who is sensitive to aspirin? any side effects?
Thanks,

[johnep]

Re: aspirin & benzoic acid

Lots of soft drinks contain sodium benzoate. Has pt ever had reaction to a soft drink.
Even the local 'natural aloe vera' contains sod benz.
johnep