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Is Child Getting Blisters On Lips And Gums Purple Due To Allergy To Azithromycin?
Hi my 2 year old has the fever and I took him to the E.R. And the gave me some children ibuprofen & azithromycin. So I bein giving him both but with the azithromycin he s gotten blister on him lips & his gum are purple & white. Should I be worried? It his he allergic to the azithromycin? It s my first kid
Tue, 2 Jun 2015
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In my opinion your child is suffering from a allergic reaction known as hives. It seems to be due to the rare side effect of azithromycin which can occur sometimes. It occurs due to the release of histamines in body in response to the drug. If your child is not having any respiratory problems, then you can follow the following measures:
1. Apply calamine lotion over lesions as they are itchy and uncomfortable for the child.
2. Give him an antihistamine like Syp. Benadryl or chlorpheniramine.
3. Cold compresses may also help to relieve itching.
In case it worsens or the child develops breathing problems, then do contact your pediatrician immediately.
Also avoid giving him Azithromycin for any ilness in future.
For further questions, do contact us.
Welcome to the HCM
In my opinion your child is suffering from a allergic reaction known as hives. It seems to be due to the rare side effect of azithromycin which can occur sometimes. It occurs due to the release of histamines in body in response to the drug. If your child is not having any respiratory problems, then you can follow the following measures:
1. Apply calamine lotion over lesions as they are itchy and uncomfortable for the child.
2. Give him an antihistamine like Syp. Benadryl or chlorpheniramine.
3. Cold compresses may also help to relieve itching.
In case it worsens or the child develops breathing problems, then do contact your pediatrician immediately.
Also avoid giving him Azithromycin for any ilness in future.
For further questions, do contact us.
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