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Ear infection 3.5 yr old. amoxicillian allergic gets hives. z pack not working. what cephalosporin would u recommend and why? different side chain?

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Dr. Steven Koos answered

Specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Ceftin (cefuroxime) BID: You have to be careful with the cephalosporin family - some patients who exhibit pcn allergies can have some cross reactivity.

Answered 9/28/2016

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