If people are allergic to amoxicillin can they take cephalexin?
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 2, 2020.
If people are allergic to amoxicillin can they take cephalexin?
Official Answer
by Drugs.comAmoxicillin belongs to a group of antibiotics called Penicillins. If you are allergic to Penicillins then you are more likely to be allergic to a group of antibiotics called Cephalosporins of which Cephalexin is a member. Cephalexin should be avoided in a penicillin allergic patient.
Antibiotics such as clarithromycin, doxycycline and erthyromycin may be safe alternatives for you.
For more information on penicillin allergy and alternatives see:
https://www.drugs.com/mcd/penicillin-allergy
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