My step kids evil mother put a 5yo on antibiotics for a cut finger. Hasnt she heard of neosporin or peroxide! And what sort of doctor issues such a prescription?? Anyway, she is allergic to penicillin, but the mother wont tell me what she is taking. It is her week to keep the kids. And, why she doesnt know what the child is allergic to is beyond me!! Just wondering if anyone had any ideas what the little one might be taking.
2006-12-12 02:02:23 · 9 answers · asked by thelaundryfairy 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
It is a form of penicillin! It can be called several things but it is always a form of PCN. And no I've worked in a emergency department for 10 yrs and no doctor I know would prescribe that for a cut finger! Typically if they are afraid of infection they would treat with IV antibiotics.
2006-12-12 02:06:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a pharmacy tech, If the liquid is pink its probably Amoxil ( amoxicillin) which is in the family of penicillin.. if she started to take the antibiotic and didnt have a reaction within 30 minutes to 24 hrs chances are she isn't sensitive to all forms of penicillin. little one should be fine.. and that doctor should be changed...
2006-12-13 03:23:52 · answer #2 · answered by Tator 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its amoxicillin and generally it is to be refrigerated...side effects can include nausea so even though it is not necessary to take it with food, doing so can calm this effect
if the child is allergic to penicillin then she may or may not be able to tolerate amoxicillin based on the fact that amoxicillin is really only a tougher antibiotic as far as withstanding what the body does to it....most of an oral dose of penicillin is wasted due to stomach acid destorying it and amoxicillin was created to last a little longer
2006-12-12 02:17:07 · answer #3 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have 3 little boys of my own. the medication your explaining is Amoxicillin. It comes in pink or a light orange color.
2006-12-12 02:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by Danelle 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am not absolutely sure but,I think the child may be taking amoxicillan,my children had it prescribed to them often for ear infections.the person in charge of the child should always check with the other caregiver for allergies to medications,and if possible see the same physician.
2006-12-12 02:09:40 · answer #5 · answered by lolo rachi 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely amoxicillin, could be ceclor which is different Strange doctor, unless it was infected
2006-12-12 02:06:22 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Omnicef
2006-12-12 02:13:23 · answer #7 · answered by yogibear 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
IT'S AMOXICILLION OR IT COULD BE ZITHROMAX BUT THAT FOR A BAD INFECTION I THINK SHE WOULD KNOW IF HER CHILD WAS ALLERGIC I DON'T KNOW ??
2006-12-12 02:08:35 · answer #8 · answered by ♥♥ lou lou ♥♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
amoxicillin, its a form of penicillin---so you better watch closely--call the dr she took the kid to and ask them also
2006-12-12 02:04:38 · answer #9 · answered by HappyGoLucky 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
call the pharmacy to be sure,ask her what pharmacy she got it from.i am also allergic to penncln,very very dangerous,as you probably know,i found out the hard way!
2006-12-12 02:06:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋