What Causes Allergic Rash On The Face After Taking Augmentin?

Posted on Sun, 29 Mar 2015

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Question : I took a 10-day prescription of Augmentin 875/125mg for bronchitis and pneumonia. I developed a burning tongue (which has gone away) and a very itchy face rash toward the end which I still have and seems to be getting worse. I finished the Augmentin March 2. Shouldn't this be gone by now? What can I use on it? About the only thing that makes it feel better is vaseline. But it isn't helping it. (I also took a one-week prescription of 5mg prednisone tapering from 6 tablets to 1 tablet. But the rash started after that.)

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Corticosteroid ointment will be effective

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I appreciate your concern for the allergic rash on the face caused by Augmentin.
You can use a corticosteroid cream like Mometasone once or twice daily on your face.
For itching you may take levocetrizine tablet once daily.
Hope you will respond to this treatment.
Should you need more information please feel free to send your query.
Wishing you best of your health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (8 minutes later)

Could I use Triamcinolone 0.1 percent cream? I have some of that.

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, Triamcinolone 0.1% cream can be used.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam
Kindly check its validity before using Triamcinolone ointment.
You may use it once or twice daily with limited application i.e. less amount over the affected area of the skin.
Best regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T