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What Causes Swelling In Lower Lip After Taking Cephalexin?

My ten year old daughter was diagnoses with strep yesterday. She is is taking cephalexin and today her lower lip on the right side is swollen, she is drooling, and we took her to a quick care center this evening. They didnt have an answer except told us to apply ice. I don t know if she is irritating it herself, but don t know why they didnt suggest switching antibiotic perhaps? I am worried if she is allergic. She needs relief and is very difficult to console.
Mon, 20 Oct 2014
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Hi,

Welcome to HCM,

I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.

It looks like a hypersensitive reaction to cephalexin, anyway stop that medication.

in case of severe itching , increasing swelling or breathless , you need to see a pediatrician.


Hope, I have answered your query, all the best, take care.
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What Causes Swelling In Lower Lip After Taking Cephalexin?

Hi, Welcome to HCM, I had gone through your question and understand your concerns. It looks like a hypersensitive reaction to cephalexin, anyway stop that medication. in case of severe itching , increasing swelling or breathless , you need to see a pediatrician. Hope, I have answered your query, all the best, take care.