Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Im allergic to amoxicillin and penicillin family my husband just got out of the emergency room for horrible pains and was prescribed amoxicillin for his infection are we able to kiss and have sex because one answer says yes and another says no?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Although it is likely that you would not have any kind of reaction to kissing your husband, if your penicillin allergy was anaphylactic in nature and was severe, I would still avoid any body. Fluid contact with him. If it was not a severe reaction, you are probably OK. Good luck
Answered 2/9/2023
0 views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
My boyfriend is allergic to penicillin am I am taking it for an ear infection. Can we kiss or have sex without it affecting him?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Are antibiotics prescribed after wisdom tooth removal or root canal work? If so, which ones are preferred for penicillin/amoxicillin allergic pts?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Two year old had allergic reaction to amoxicillin. Dr replaced it with cefprozil. Instruct on cefprozil say not to take it if allergic to penicillin?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
Hi doctor. Urgent care doctor prescribed me penicillin. Have amoxicillin several time in my life and no allergic reaction. Am I free to take penicillin then?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Is this penicillin allergy? I have UCTD and one of my symptoms is petechiae. Last year I was on penicillin and petechiae got worse after 1 week on it. It hasn't got better since. Docs want me to take amoxicillin now for another infection should I?
I am taking amoxicillin penicillin to cure my bacterial infection at the site of my cyst removed open wound. am feeling itchiness on all my body. is it allergic reaction and how can i cure it?
I'm 99% sure I have an ear infection in my left ear. What should I do or take? I'm allergic to penicillin, amoxicillin etc.
Will amoxicillin/penicillin work for a vaginal infection?
I'm taking amoxicillin 500mg for a tooth infection and i contracted what i believe to be a throat infection. Should i go to the doctor if i'm already on penicillin?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
