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I took penicillin but i have an augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) allergy, and now have rash?

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Dr. John Leander Po answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Not surprising-: Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) has two drugs in it- Amoxicillin and clavulanate. Amoxicillin is similar in molecular structure to penicillin ( both contain a "beta-lactam ring") . Therefore there is a high probability of cross reactivity.

Answered 11/26/2016

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