Is It Saf To Give Clarithromycin-500 To A Child Who Is Allergic To Penicillin And Cefdinir?

Posted on Fri, 8 Jun 2018

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Question : my daughter is allergic to penicillins and Cefdinir. She was prescribed clarithromycin 500 for painful double ear infections with sinus pressure. is she ok to take this medicine due to her allergies?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You can give clarithromycin

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Clarithromycin comes under Macrolide group. Penicillin and cefdinir are of different group.
She should avoid the medicines which come under the group to which she is allergic.
Clarithromycin also works well in children with respiratory and ear infection.
Usually the side effects are uncommon and mild. There can be Nausea, loose motion, abdominal upset. Serious side effects are not common.
So you can give clarithromycin to your daughter as prescribed by the doctor.

I hope this helps.
Please let me know if you have any more questions.
Regards

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