Question 1

What is ceclor and why am i allergic to it?

Accepted Answer

Ceclor (cefaclor, usp) is a semisynthetic cephalosporin antibiotic for oral administration. Cephalosporins can show cross reactivity with penicillins as well. Why are you allergic?... It happens...

Question 2

Is cefaclor ok if you are allergic to penicilin?

Accepted Answer

Cefaclor belongs to a class of antibiotics called cephalosporins, which have a chemical structure similar, but different, to penicillin. Patients with penicillin allergy with react to the first generation of cephalosporins in roughly 10% of cases. However, the newer the cephalosporin, the less it cross-reacts with penicillin. Cefaclor is 2nd-generation, thus the risk should be lower.

Question 3

If allergic to ceclor can i take penicillin?

Accepted Answer

It would be safer to get testing to penicillin before taking ceclor. On the other hand, if the reaction was that of joint ache, fatigue, fever etc from ceclor, it would be highly unlikely for  you to react to penicillin.

Question 4

If i'm allergic to ceclor can i take vicodin?

Accepted Answer

They are different class of medications. Ceclor is an antibiotic while Vicodin is a pain medication

Question 5

If i am allergic to ceclor, can i take amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

There has been cross over allergy reactions between Ceclor and amoxicillin. Contact your doctor before taking this medication.

Question 6

Im allergic to ceclor, would i also be allergic to hydroxychloroquine?

Accepted Answer

Ceclor (cefaclor) is a cephalosporin-type antibiotic. Hydroxychloroquine is an immunosuppressive drug and anti-parasitic. They are different classes of medications and I am unaware of any cross sensitivity. You should, however, discuss with your prescribing physician since both meds require a prescription.

Question 7

I was allergic to ceclor as a baby i am 27 and was prescribed penicillin. is it ok to take it? my pharmacist seemed worried so now i am scared

Accepted Answer

To be extra cautious, you can still not be allergic to penicillin, or even ceclor, as with some people drug allergies wane with time, even if it was a true allergic reaction, but most of the time it is just a rash, ceclor is known for it, or viral rash. At any rate, kindly ask your prescriber for an alternative, if none, and it is an absolute necessity, see an allergist for evaluation, good luck

Question 8

If i'm allergic to ceclor but not penicillin would it be alright to take amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

If your penicillin skin test is negative, you can take amoxicillin, some people can be allergic to a cephalossporin and not to penicillin, but to be safe, consult an allergist for skin testing if it was not done yet.

Question 9

Possible to have an allergic reaction to ceclor and amoxicillin?

Accepted Answer

Allergies to penicillins (including amoxicillin) are more common than allergies to cephalosporins (including ceclor), but you can be allergic to either or both.  A small percentage of people who have penicillin allergies are also allergic to cephalosporins.

Question 10

Should i get a flu shot? i'm allergic to penicillin and ceclor...does that matter?

Accepted Answer

Yes, get a flu shot... An allergy to penicillin and Ceclor will not affect your ability to get a flu shot. Who should not get a flu shot?
Have ever had a severe allergic reaction to eggs
have ever had a serious reaction to a previous flu shot
have ever had guillian-barré syndrome (a severe paralytic illness, also called gbs) after receiving influenza vaccine. 
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/flush.

What is Ceclor and why am I allergic to it