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I am allergic to penicillin g per the blood test. augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) caused the reaction. is augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) , penicillin "g" ? ty
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Similar: The amoxicillin in Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) and Penicillin share a common core structure and thus people allergic to Penicillin are almost always allergic to amoxicillin. On the other hand, not all people reacting to amoxicillin are allergic to penicillin when the reaction is a skin rash.
Answered 8/6/2016
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