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Can i take doxy if i'm allergic to peneciline for a boil

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Yes: It is good for boils and rarely causes any allergy. Drainage of a boil is far more important than an antibiotic.

Dr Lim agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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Dr. Deborah Lim answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Doxycycline is in the antibiotic class 'tetracyclines', thus you can take it if you're allergic to the Penicillin class.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 1/16/2015

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