Can you be allergic to one penicillin base antibiotic, and not another?

my son is allergic to amoxicillin, but is it possible he could be allergic to , lets say, augmentin, or cefaclor?
Answers:
Well, I'm allergic to cefaclor but not amoxicillin, so I know it's possible (don't know augmentin). They are within different "classes" of a sort, and have slightly different effects on the body. I know that cefaclor is a "second-gereration cefalosporin" and there are other antibiotics surrounded by that class.

If your son has a severe allergic to amoxicillin, then I would suggest asking your doctor roughly speaking an allergy test. It seems adjectives that if there is a severe allergy, there are other allergies contained by that area -- in this baggage, antibiotics in general.

If his allergies are not severe, you can still put your fears to rest by trialling. Better safe than sorry when dealing with allergies.
I am also allergic to amoxicillin (which is one type of penicillin), but other antibiotics are fine for me to take. as far as I know, being allergic to one antibiotic does not have it in mind you will be allergic to another one, but I expect your doctor will be able to tell you more.
I am allergic to amoxycillin also, but can pilfer penicillin.
yes im allergic to peniccilin but not others
yes.
it's possible..the individual way to find out is to have him tested for it or impart him a dose of it and hope for the best. if his allergic reaction to amoxicillin is really bad i would own him tested for the others before giving him any. good luck and i hope your son get better!
Not adjectives the cillins are derived from Penecillium which is the mold that Penecillin comes from, some of them are synthetic alternatives for people who have the penecillin allergy.
In most cases it's not the penicillin that people have problems beside but the other ingredient. However with something like medical allergies it is other best to discuss it with your doctor first or your local pharmacist.


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