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Can Taking Amoxicillin Every 8 Hrs Cause Itchy Sore Rashes On The Face ?
Hi I was taking amoxicillin every 8 hrs on my 4th day I notice a rash on my face. Across my forehead , on my chin and around my jaw line. Very bumpy, itchy, and sore. There is no pus but i notice on a couple of them there are some white tips. I discontinue using the medicine and bought over the counter hydrocortisone . Can you please tell if this rash is from the medication and how long will this last. Also, how long should I use hydrocortisone on my face?
Mon, 23 Jul 2012
Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Presuming the lesions were not there earlier, the rashes are most likely drug induced.
Amoxicillin and other pencillin group of antibiotics can induce allergic reactions such as yours. And though steroid therapy will be the treatment of choice, I encourage you to report to your doctor. He/she can note down your allergies and prescribe you an alternative antibiotic to treat the infection.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Welcome to HealthcareMagic forum.
Presuming the lesions were not there earlier, the rashes are most likely drug induced.
Amoxicillin and other pencillin group of antibiotics can induce allergic reactions such as yours. And though steroid therapy will be the treatment of choice, I encourage you to report to your doctor. He/she can note down your allergies and prescribe you an alternative antibiotic to treat the infection.
Hope this helps.
Regards
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