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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Abdomen While On Amoxicillin?

Hello I had a sinus infection few weeks ago Went to primary Dr. They gave me Amoxicillin. 5 days after taking it started to get a real bad rash, very itchy and it s all over my stomach. Beat red and purple. Went back to primary, thought it was from antibiotics so I stopped immediately. Told to take benedryl. 7 days later back to primary, definitely not from antibiotics, rash is spreading in silver dollar round patches and very red. Doesn t look like shingles and wants me to see Dermatologist. Dr said urgent see asap. Called today, can t see me till next Monday. I do have chills but no fever. I do have SLE Lupus and RA My daughter is having her baby tomorrow, is this rash dangerous to a newborn?
Tue, 15 Nov 2016
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This is allergic reaction due to amoxicillin. This rash is not harmful to newborn as this rash is not contagious. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign body. The severity of allergies varies from person to person and can range from minor rash to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening emergency
Advice
1.     Stop amoxicillin immediately. Do not take it future also. Always keep a card in your pocket mentioning that you have allergy to amoxicillin.
2.     Levocetirizine 5 mg – 1 tablet once daily for 7 days
3.     Dexamethasone (Dexona) 0.5 mg – 1 tablet twice daily for 7 days
4.     Do not scratch too much as it will caused skin damage and infection
5.     You can apply calamine lotion – three times daily – will provide soothing effect
6.     Immediately go to hospital if you have any sign of anaphylaxis such as breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, nausea/vomiting, throat constriction, unconsciousness etc
I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question
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What Causes An Itchy Rash On The Abdomen While On Amoxicillin?

This is allergic reaction due to amoxicillin. This rash is not harmful to newborn as this rash is not contagious. Allergies occur when your immune system reacts to a foreign body. The severity of allergies varies from person to person and can range from minor rash to anaphylaxis — a potentially life-threatening emergency Advice 1. Stop amoxicillin immediately. Do not take it future also. Always keep a card in your pocket mentioning that you have allergy to amoxicillin. 2. Levocetirizine 5 mg – 1 tablet once daily for 7 days 3. Dexamethasone (Dexona) 0.5 mg – 1 tablet twice daily for 7 days 4. Do not scratch too much as it will caused skin damage and infection 5. You can apply calamine lotion – three times daily – will provide soothing effect 6. Immediately go to hospital if you have any sign of anaphylaxis such as breathing difficulty, low blood pressure, nausea/vomiting, throat constriction, unconsciousness etc I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks