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What Causes Rashes On Torso Area After Having Macrobid For UTI?
Question: I was prescribed Macrobid 100 mg for a urninary tract infection (E Coli). After 5 tablets I've broken out in a rash over most of my torso area. I've stopped taking the Macrobid. I went to the doctor again today and he sent me for another urine test to see if 5 tablets had cured the problem. I don't think they did. He recommended nothing for the rash and said I'd had Amoxycilin in the past so if needed he'd prescribe that. What can I do about the rash and as I already have it will another antibiotic make things worse?
Brief Answer:
Don't worry, the rash is self subsiding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting to your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for rash after taking Macrobid tablet.
After analyzing your query with best diligence, let me be assure you that your rash is of simple nature and will be subsiding soon.
As you have taken five tablet of antibiotics so it would not be causing any further problem of UTI. In my clinical experience, the rash is very uncommon though, but even if it has occurred, than subside in few days of the period. I suggest you to not to worry about the same.
In my patient, I suggest them to apply calamine lotion for soothing the area. In case of redness, I prefer to suggest a mild steroid, such as cortisone to apply on the red areas.
In case of itching, I suggest, an antihistamine, such as Loratadine (Claritin) for two times a day for three to five days.
I also suggest a lot of liquid and if your are sexually active than you should avoid sexual intercourse till the complete remission of UTI.
I hope, these information will help you. I will be glad to guide you any further.
With regards
Dr Sanjay.
Don't worry, the rash is self subsiding.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for posting to your query to the forum.
I can understand your concern for rash after taking Macrobid tablet.
After analyzing your query with best diligence, let me be assure you that your rash is of simple nature and will be subsiding soon.
As you have taken five tablet of antibiotics so it would not be causing any further problem of UTI. In my clinical experience, the rash is very uncommon though, but even if it has occurred, than subside in few days of the period. I suggest you to not to worry about the same.
In my patient, I suggest them to apply calamine lotion for soothing the area. In case of redness, I prefer to suggest a mild steroid, such as cortisone to apply on the red areas.
In case of itching, I suggest, an antihistamine, such as Loratadine (Claritin) for two times a day for three to five days.
I also suggest a lot of liquid and if your are sexually active than you should avoid sexual intercourse till the complete remission of UTI.
I hope, these information will help you. I will be glad to guide you any further.
With regards
Dr Sanjay.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
If I now take Amoxycillin which also has skin rash as a side effect, will that trigger a continuation of this rash?
Brief Answer:
Wait for your urine report. Drink plenty of liquid
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your follow up.
I suggest you to wait for your urine reports. Amoxycillin is a very safe antibiotic and barely cause rash. But it can cause diarrhoea as a very common side effect.
So I suggest you to just wait and see the urine reports. In my patients with your kind of situation I generally go for culture and sensitivity of urine which tells the bacteria as well as the list of sensitivitie antibiotics.
I would have then chosen for the safest and best according to the sensitive antibiotics.
I again suggest you to drink plenty if liquids so that your urinary tract can get flushed regularly and therefore would he least of chances for bacteria to cause the infection.
I hope these informations will help you. I will be glad to guide you any further.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY & Sexually transmitted diseases.
Wait for your urine report. Drink plenty of liquid
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your follow up.
I suggest you to wait for your urine reports. Amoxycillin is a very safe antibiotic and barely cause rash. But it can cause diarrhoea as a very common side effect.
So I suggest you to just wait and see the urine reports. In my patients with your kind of situation I generally go for culture and sensitivity of urine which tells the bacteria as well as the list of sensitivitie antibiotics.
I would have then chosen for the safest and best according to the sensitive antibiotics.
I again suggest you to drink plenty if liquids so that your urinary tract can get flushed regularly and therefore would he least of chances for bacteria to cause the infection.
I hope these informations will help you. I will be glad to guide you any further.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY & Sexually transmitted diseases.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr. Kanodia. This helps. I will try to avoid antibiotics and instead take mannose capsules and cranberry capsules. I will use Claritin to control the itch and calamine lotion. If I must, I will try the Amoxycillin.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Keep antibiotics as last measure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam,
Welcome to the forum and thanks a lot for your swift response.
I am quite confident that by your personal hygiene measures as well as with plenty liquids your urinary tract infection would be quite alright.
Just try to keep antibiotics as last measure.
My all best wishes for your earliest recovery and healthy life ahead.
I will be glad to guide you any further or if not then can close the discussion and rate the answer.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY & Sexually transmitted diseases.
Keep antibiotics as last measure.
Detailed Answer:
Hello Mam,
Welcome to the forum and thanks a lot for your swift response.
I am quite confident that by your personal hygiene measures as well as with plenty liquids your urinary tract infection would be quite alright.
Just try to keep antibiotics as last measure.
My all best wishes for your earliest recovery and healthy life ahead.
I will be glad to guide you any further or if not then can close the discussion and rate the answer.
With regards,
Dr Sanjay Kanodia
MD-DERMATOLOGY & Sexually transmitted diseases.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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