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I am allergic to keflex. the doctor gave me bactrobanointment. is it safe to use?

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Dr. Mahmoud Shoib answered

Yes: Its a totally different antibiotic class, it should be ok to use" unless you turn out to be allergic to bactroban (mupirocin) itself".

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 9/26/2016

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Dr. Maliena Longley answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Safe: It's in a different antibiotic family unrelated to kefelx. Your are safe.

Dr Mumneh agreed

Answered 9/15/2013

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A member asked:

I am allergic to keflex. the doctor gave me bactrobanointment. is it safe to use?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Mahmoud Shoib answered

Dr Mumneh agreed

Dr. Maliena Longley answered

Dr Mumneh agreed

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