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Allergic Reaction To Cephalexin, Itching, Red Welps, Hand Swelling
I had a allergic reaction to cephalexin 500mg i only took the pills one day and now its a week later and im still itching like crazy and now im breaking out in these red welps some are like knots that are very sore and my wrist up into the palm of my hand are very red a swollen not to mention very tender and sore
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you might be allergy to the cephalosporin group
take anti allergic medicine alday / cetriz 10 mg daily and take hepamerz tab 1twice daily for 3 days
supportive medicine for apply caladryl lotion on itching area
take anti allergic medicine alday / cetriz 10 mg daily and take hepamerz tab 1twice daily for 3 days
supportive medicine for apply caladryl lotion on itching area
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