Question about amoxicillin? ? ? ?

Question

I took my son to the ER with a ear infection and the doctor gave him amoxicillin. He developed a rash and I talked to the pharmacist and he said it was normal. Well, the rash is all over his body. Its tiny red bumps. I'm worried and my mother-in-law tells me to keep him on the medication, so did the pharmacist. But, the side effects say to take him off and seek medical attention if a rash appears. I called the ER and they said take him off. I am so confused, but he is off the medication. Has anyone heard of this? What did you do?

Thanks you guys.......

Answer 1

stop the medication an get that kid to the er now.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

There are other antibiotics that you can use. If you have a regular pediatrician, call or take your son to see him or her. Many times, the pediatrician is more helpful because they specialize in this and at the E.R. there is such a diversity of problems to be treated.

It is true that a rash can be a common allergy associated with amoxicillin. In a very mild form, the rash can be ignored. However, if your son has had this reaction, the doctor has many other options for treating his ear infection. It seems silly to have your son suffer with a rash all over his body when the simple act of changing antibiotics could treat the ear infection with no allergic reactions.

Meanwhile, benadryl can be used to treat the rash along with 1% hydrocortisone cream. In the pharmacy that I work in which is adjacent to 6 pediatricians, if a child develops a rash from amoxicillin, the medication is changed by the doctor, we are informed of the rash and we flag the profile of the child as possibly having an allergy to amoxicillin.

The advice not to stop the treatment of the ear infection is correct, but changing the way it is being treated is possibly the way to go.
Hope your son feels better soon!!

Answer 4

If he is responsive and breathing and all is ok,I would call the on-call service for the doctor that prescribed the meds to your child-to discuss a possible allergic reaction..my kids can't take that anymore, they have to do Zithromax...it's more expensive but it works.

Hope this article helps =)

Ampicillin or Amoxicillin Rash

What is an ampicillin or amoxicillin rash?
An ampicillin or amoxicillin rash is a skin rash that occurs when a child is taking one of these medicines. The rash usually appears on the 5th day after the child starts taking the medicine, but may appear earlier or as late as the 16th day.

Symptoms of the rash include:

pink or red spots
small, flat, nonitchy spots
always on the main body (trunk)
may spread to the face.
What is the cause?
5% to 10% of children taking ampicillin or amoxicillin get a skin rash. This is a harmless rash and does not mean that your child has an allergy to ampicillin, amoxicillin, or other penicillin drugs.

How long does it last?
The rash usually lasts 3 days, with a range of 1 to 6 days.

How is it treated?
No treatment is necessary. Keep your child on the ampicillin or amoxicillin until the medicine is gone. The rash will disappear just as quickly whether or not your child continues the medication. Your child can take ampicillin or amoxicillin in the future when necessary and probably won't get a rash the next time.

When should I call my child's health care provider?
Call during office hours if:

The rash changes to hives.
The rash becomes itchy.
The rash lasts more than 6 days.
You have other concerns or questions.

Answer 5

You should keep him off the medication, call your Dr. in the am (depending where you are, It's 10:50pm where I am) and let them know about the rash, make sure they note it on his chart as an allergy that was manifested by a full body rash.
Your Dr. will call in a different antibiotic for him.
Two of my girls had to be taken off of Amoxicillin for the same reason, (even though they had both been able to take it in the past) people can develope allergies at different ages and in different ways. Hang in there, it's hard when they're hurting. Good luck.

Answer 6

no worries, the rash is common in child users of amoxicillin. They should not last no longer than I'd say 6-7 days. They usually appear on the face of the torso/trunk of body. I don' think you should discontinue use unless the child is experiencing a severe allergic reaction: the symptoms are hives and itching. If that happens go to E.R. A.S.AP. because what comes next is the bronchiole constriction, i.e., insufficient breathing(sever cases*). I honestly feel you should consult another physician as I am only an EMT with premed science courses* just because your child have small little red bumps doesn't indicate anaphylaxis* hives and itching are common indicator**

Answer 7

I've never experienced this problem. Usually kids tolerate amoxicillin well. Call the doctor and do what he says to do. It can be so frustrating when everyone has a different opinion on what to do and your child is sick. Trust your pediatrician.

Answer 8

Take him off of it. He is having an allergic reaction. Give him some Benadryl. This is an antihistamine that will help with the rash. Call your doctor tomorrow and ask for a different antibiotic, one that is not a penicillin based drug. If your doctor tells you otherwise, find a better doctor. I would also go to a different pharmacy as well. They screwed up. If he develops difficulty in breathing and or swallowing, call 911. Good luck.

Answer 9

well, many people are allergic to amoxicillin even though not many people know about it. for your future reference, remember to tell doctors, nurses, and your family that your child is allergic to that particular medication. i get allergic reaction to a lot of things, so i know what it feels like. remeber that allergic reaction can kill you, so if your child ever get rashes from any other medications, don't let your child take it!!!!

Answer 10

Amoxicillin is supposed to help fight infections inside of the human body and seeing how he has rashed up all over I would suppose the Amoxicillin would help him cure at a more rapid pace.

It may be possile he consumed something he was alergic too and his body is reacting to the syntoms now.

Answer 11

I use that for my ear infections too. Never developed a rash. Get another dr's opinion. There's a cheaper generic brand, which is what I use. Maybe that'd be better for your son. I can't give you medical advice or anything, but maybe it'll help. He could be allergic to it, which could make him worse.