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Home Health Query Allergist and Clinical Immunologist I've been taking amoxicillin and I've noticed I've...

Male
28 Years
22/01/2025

I've been taking amoxicillin and I've noticed I've got a rash now. I found online that penicillin-based antibiotics can have side effects like this. Should I stop taking the amoxicillin, or is it okay if I keep going but maybe take something like cetrizine to handle the allergy? I'm just really unsure about what's best to do here.

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Dr Shubham Chauhan

General Practitioner

MBBS
4+ Yrs

It is important to stop taking amoxicillin if you have developed a rash as it may indicate an allergic reaction. You should consult with your doctor to confirm the allergy and for further evaluation. In the meantime, you can take an antihistamine like Cetirizine to help with the rash and itching.

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