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What Causes Rash On Arms And Legs After Getting Ceftiaxone Through IV?

Posted on Sat, 26 Jul 2014

Question: My 3year old daughter was being treated for a double ear infection with cefprozil for 10 days out of a 14 day script but a fever returned an so did pain. Took her to ER the gave IV fluids and antibiotics, Ceftiaxone 650mg also by IV and she woke up the next morning with pimple like rash on her ace which has spread to her arms, legs, feet buttocks and made worse in the sun. Was better when she first got up this morning but came back once outside. Is this from the IV antibiotics?s
They are definitely not hives, small pimple-like.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Rash is seen in 2% of patients after iv ceftiaxone

Detailed Answer:
Hi Thank for asking to HCM.
Rash is seen in 2% of patients after iv ceftiaxone . Use Antihistaminics syrup.
As per your history your daughter having recurrent ear infection on both the ear , which is common in children with adenoid , allergy & tonsillitis . So rule out this causes & eliminate them to prevent recurrent attacks.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.

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

Follow up: Dr. Krunal Karade (24 hours later)

We are curious how long we can expect this rash to continue since it was just the one time IV treatment? ER visit was four days ago now. Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Rash will go in 2-4 days after anti histamine use.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Thank for asking follow up query.
If you use Antihistaminics syrup rash will go in 2-4 days. I would recommend a doctor visit if the rash persists for more than 4 days.

Thanks and Take care.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad