A member asked:

Can i take erythromycin if i am allergic to both ampicillin & penicillin?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

For what?: Ampicillin is part of the penicillin class of antibiotics. While Erythromycin is usually considered an alternative antibiotic with individuals who are allergic to penicillin, here is the key point: we don't know anything about your medical history, what medications you are taking and what you need antibiotics for. Therefore- only a health care provider should prescribe medications for you!

Answered 6/25/2014

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Yes: No problem--no cross reaction--totally unrelated drugs.

Answered 9/21/2013

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