I'm using Penomax, I'm allergic to Penicillin. Will the allergy make the antibiotic less effective, or not?
Does allergy to an antibiotic ingredient make the antibiotic less effective?
Question posted by AllergicMe on 26 May 2024
Last updated on 27 May 2024 by WildcatVet
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WildcatVet
26 May 2024
Penomax (pivmecillinam) is a broad spectrum penicillin antibiotic. If you're allergic to penicillin you shouldn't be taking pivmecillinam at all.
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