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If i've never had an allergic reaction to penicillin or amoxicillin how worried should i be about a reaction to omnicef (cefdinir)?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Penicillin: If u had penicillin before, no need to worry.

Dr Dohan agreed

Answered 7/6/2013

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A member asked:

If i've never had an allergic reaction to penicillin or amoxicillin how worried should i be about a reaction to omnicef (cefdinir)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Dohan agreed

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