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Is Zinnat Safe For Earache If One Is Allergic To Penicillin

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Posted on Tue, 3 Oct 2017
Question: I am in France and have an infection in my right tonsil that's causing pain in my war
Have to fly back to US and saw doctor here that made sure I had no ear infection but have the other.
I told him I was allergic to Penicillin and Levoquin - He gave me ZINNNAT 250 mg 2 a day - just saw this is in the pennicilin family and now afraid to take
I can see the doctor when I get back to California - I just wanted to make sure my earache was safe enough for a 12 hour flight which it is
Should I take it or wait 4 more days and get another antibiotic ?
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Answered by Dr. Priyanka Aggarwal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Acute tonsillitis with eustachian tube blockage

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query
Acute tonsillitis can cause eustachian tube blockage leading to fullness and pin in the ears.
Take a nasal decongestant and steam inhalation.
Chew a gum while take off and landing tht will help to decongest the tube and relieve symptoms.
Avoid any penicillinn group if allergic.
Take tablet azithromycin 500 once a day for 5 days.
All the medicines i have prescribed you will be available only on prescription.
Take care
Thanks and regards
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Is Zinnat Safe For Earache If One Is Allergic To Penicillin

Brief Answer: Acute tonsillitis with eustachian tube blockage Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to healthcare Magic and thanks for putting up the query Acute tonsillitis can cause eustachian tube blockage leading to fullness and pin in the ears. Take a nasal decongestant and steam inhalation. Chew a gum while take off and landing tht will help to decongest the tube and relieve symptoms. Avoid any penicillinn group if allergic. Take tablet azithromycin 500 once a day for 5 days. All the medicines i have prescribed you will be available only on prescription. Take care Thanks and regards