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What Causes Rashes On The Body After Taking Amoxicillin And Clavulanate?
Hello, I was recently prescribed amoxicillin clavulanate potassium for strep throat. After taking it for 7 days i started to get a real bad rash all over my face, arms and legs. it has now gone to my feet and chest and back. what can i do to make the rash go away?
Your symptoms are appearing to be due to allergic reaction to the antibiotic amoxicillin as rashes and hives is one of the common presentation of antibiotic allergy.. Although it appears to be a delayed reaction as it happened after about a week of antibiotic intake.. If you are still taking antibiotics then you should stop taking the same and take anti allergics like Benadryl or Levocetrizine.. Apply Calamine lotion over the skin to sooth the skin.. Do cool compresses over the rashes.. You can also consult an Emergency room and get a steroid shot and also they can advise alternate antibiotics if you still need the same..
Hope this helps..
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What Causes Rashes On The Body After Taking Amoxicillin And Clavulanate?
Hi.. Thanks for the query.. Your symptoms are appearing to be due to allergic reaction to the antibiotic amoxicillin as rashes and hives is one of the common presentation of antibiotic allergy.. Although it appears to be a delayed reaction as it happened after about a week of antibiotic intake.. If you are still taking antibiotics then you should stop taking the same and take anti allergics like Benadryl or Levocetrizine.. Apply Calamine lotion over the skin to sooth the skin.. Do cool compresses over the rashes.. You can also consult an Emergency room and get a steroid shot and also they can advise alternate antibiotics if you still need the same.. Hope this helps.. Regards..