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Are Rashes A Side Effects Of Amoxicillin?

A dentist decided that I need a root canal, and asked me to take Amoxicillin before the procedure. On the 4th day (last night) after I started medicine, about 10 minutes after I took the required does, I developed a rash and itchy feet. I put cortisone on the affected area and felt better and went to bed. After one night sleep I still feel that the rash area are itchy. Should I stop taking the medicine or should I continue? Thank you for your expertise!
Mon, 26 Oct 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems to be delayed allergic reaction to the antibiotic and rashes and urticaria is a common side effect of antibiotics like Amoxicillin..
You should stop taking it and take anti-allergic medication like Levocetrizine or diphenhydramine [benadryl] for relief from allergy symptoms.
You can continue to apply steroid ointment as well as calamine lotion can be soothing..
Consult your treating dentist and explain your immediate symptoms and he can advise you to take other antibiotics like Clindamycin, Cephelexine etc..
As you are indicated for root canal treatment and you have already taken 4 days of antibiotic now you can get root canal treatment initiated as 4 days are enough for reducing the infection considerably..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.
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Are Rashes A Side Effects Of Amoxicillin?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems to be delayed allergic reaction to the antibiotic and rashes and urticaria is a common side effect of antibiotics like Amoxicillin.. You should stop taking it and take anti-allergic medication like Levocetrizine or diphenhydramine [benadryl] for relief from allergy symptoms. You can continue to apply steroid ointment as well as calamine lotion can be soothing.. Consult your treating dentist and explain your immediate symptoms and he can advise you to take other antibiotics like Clindamycin, Cephelexine etc.. As you are indicated for root canal treatment and you have already taken 4 days of antibiotic now you can get root canal treatment initiated as 4 days are enough for reducing the infection considerably.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora.