Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
I have a skin infection and need an antibiotic but allergic to penicillin? what antibiotic is good?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Depends: It would depend on the type of penicillin allergy you had and the type of skin infection. If you just had a rash from penicillin and you do not have an MRSA infection cephalosporins like Keflex would be fine. If immediate hypersensitivity to penicillin, clindamycin, Doxycycline or septra (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) would be options.
Answered 10/9/2016
4.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
If i am taking penicillin for an infection and my child got gastroenteritis, am i immuned because im on antibiotics?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Got wisdom teeth out, on penicillin 500mgs I have a yeast infection now but not done my antibiotics yet, what can I do to get rid of yeast infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I'm allergic to penicillin, will other antibiotics work against a streptococcal b infection?
What antibiotic is best for a tooth infection/extraction in someone who is allergic to penicillin?
I think i have a urinary tract infection and need an antibiotic. I am allergic to penicillin i have a burning sensation in my bladder. I have discomfort when i urinate and some pain?
Which antibotic is good for a tooth infection? Im on augmentan is penicillin better?
Should i stop taking antibiotics (penicillin vk500mg) if my tooth infection has cleared?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
