If people are allergic to amoxicillin can they take cephalexin?
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If people are allergic to amoxicillin can they take cephalexin?
Amoxicillin 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/drug-class/penicillins.html
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