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What can you use for the itching of a penicillin allergic reaction?
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∙ 11y ago
Benadryl is OK but be very careful some patients have a reaction to penicillin called Anaphylaxis that is a serious allergic reaction that is rapid in onset and may cause death. It typically results in a number of symptoms including an itchy rash, throat swelling, and low blood pressure.
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