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I recently had surgery on my left wrist to remove a ganglion, im allergic to penicillin, so the doctor gave me coxlean, its been 8days since my surgery and im not sure whether its a reaction or a heat rash. what should i do?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

Basics: Any significant/worrisome allergy to this or any other antibiotic would produce obvious symptoms within hours if not sooner. A minor rash has little significance. If concerned you can have it looked at since it is likely unrelated & could be triggered by any one of a number of issues.

Answered 11/15/2019

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A member asked:

I recently had surgery on my left wrist to remove a ganglion, im allergic to penicillin, so the doctor gave me coxlean, its been 8days since my surgery and im not sure whether its a reaction or a heat rash. what should i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

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