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What happens if i'm allergic to clindymicin am i allergic to cefdinir?

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Dr. Michael Rupp answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

No: Cefdinir is a third generation cephalosporin and clindamycin is a macrolide derivative. They are unrelated so you should not be allergic to cefdinir.

Answered 8/14/2014

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