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Can you take trimethoprim if your allergic to penicillin?
These 2 antibiotics are in different classes and unrelated in structures. It's fine to take the other if you're allergic to one.
Is penicillin allergy hereditary?
Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.
Is Allergies hereditary?
Yes, a penicillin allergy can be hereditary. If one or both of your parents are allergic to penicillin, your chances of being allergic are higher. Often though, penicillin Allergies are just caused by exposure over a long period of time.
Can you use Gentamicin Sulfate Opthalmic Solution if you are allergic to Sulfa?
Yes; only penicillin group drugs must not be take, and gentamicin is not one of those.
How many times you will take penicillin in one day cause you have skin rashes?
You should not take penicillin for skin rashes. No antibiotic should be taken without the advice of the doctor. When your doctor prescribe you penicillin, he will invariably advice the dose and frequency also. Even a single dose of penicillin can give you allergic rash. When you are allergic to penicillin, you must mention the same thing, every time you visit the doctor. Repeat the same thing whenever he will prepare the injection for you or write down the prescription. Do not worry, even if that may irritate him.
Can penicillin be uses on boils?
Yes, penicillin can cure boils. The penicillin usually given for boils is Flucloxacillin. If a person is allergic to penicillin, they will be given a different antibiotic.
Is keflex stronger than penicillin?
Kelfex is not related to penicilliin. Although it functions in the same way, it is part of a group of antibiotics called Sulfers. Some people who are allergic to Penicillin and its derivatives, can sometimes be allergic to Kelfex and Sulfers.
Can you take flexeril if you are allergic to penicillin?
Flexeril brand of cyclobenzeprine is a muscle relaxant. Penicillin is an antibiotic. Those drugs generally do not interact with each other, so allergies to one will usually not cause any problems in the other. However ... you could be allergic to BOTH drugs ... it does happen
Can you be allergic to penicillin and not amoxicillin?
No, If you have a confirmed allergy to one penicillin you will more than likely be allergic to all other penicillins. Amoxicillin is an example of an aminopenicillin. When you say that you have an allergy you should have had a type 1 hypersensitivity reaction to a penicillin. Meaning basically that it was bad enough to go the the hospital. If you experienced mild GI upset you may of not had an allergic reaction. You should consult you local pharmacist or discuss with you physician the types of reactions that you have had and they can make the best judgment of whether or not you have a penicillin allergy.
What over the counter antibiotic can you take if you are allergic to penicillin?
Generally, any -cillin is an antibiotic used to treat infections, one example being Ampicillin. For most cases, medicine turns to erythromycin for penicillin allergies.
Does augmentin contain penicillin?
Yes, Augmentin is a penicillin antibiotic. People allergic to one of them may be allergic to the other. Please see the link for additional information about Augmentin.
If one is allergic to penicillin Is it safe to take Keflex?
It depends what the allergy was to penicillin. Overall, there is around a 7-10% chance of cross-sensitivity (meaning you may be allergic to Keflex if allergic to penicillins). If you developed a rash/hives from penicillin, the doctor MAY prescribe Keflex if the Dr. believes Keflex is the best antibiotic choice for you. If you had an anaphylaxic reaction (meaning you had a life threatening reaction to penicillins), the doctor should NOT prescribe keflex. He or she should prescribe something else. Make sure you let your Dr. and pharmacist know all allergies you have to prevent any problems in the future.
