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Can Cipro Be Taken When Allergic To Penicillin?

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Question : My husband is allergic to penicillin, is cipro safe for him?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Nagamani N.G (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Test dose to be given.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting the query.

For any one who has the allergic history for antibiotics. A test dose is needed to reassure before starting the actual dosage needed by him.

So i suggest you to give him the test dose and wait for 2 hours, If no allergy seen the give the actual dose.






Take care.
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Can Cipro Be Taken When Allergic To Penicillin?

Brief Answer: Test dose to be given. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting the query. For any one who has the allergic history for antibiotics. A test dose is needed to reassure before starting the actual dosage needed by him. So i suggest you to give him the test dose and wait for 2 hours, If no allergy seen the give the actual dose. Take care.