A member asked:

Is it safe to take amoxicillin if i'm allergic to penicilin? dentist prescribed me amoxicillin even after i told her i'm allergic to penicilin

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

No: No. Amoxicillin is a form of penicillin. Ask for another antibiotic.

Answered 7/13/2015

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Dr. Theodore Davantzis answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Another med: You should be given a different antibiotic.

Answered 7/13/2015

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