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Suggest Treatment For Red Rash On Stomach After Taking Zithromax?

My four year old grandson on Zithromax day 3 today and at 6pm tonight broke out first on belly then to back now widespread red raised welt rash. Daughter PH RN and I RN, giving him Benadryl. Also simultaneously put on erythromycin ointment for eye infection. Considering ER call out to MD. Suggestions.??
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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Hello. I just read through your question.
Firstly, the zithromax should be stopped. Then, if the benadryl is working, I recommend consulting with your doctor when you are next able. If the benadryl is not working and the rash is worsening, I recommend going to the ER.
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Suggest Treatment For Red Rash On Stomach After Taking Zithromax?

Hello. I just read through your question. Firstly, the zithromax should be stopped. Then, if the benadryl is working, I recommend consulting with your doctor when you are next able. If the benadryl is not working and the rash is worsening, I recommend going to the ER.