What Causes Redness In The Anus After Discontinuing Amoxicillin?

Posted on Mon, 28 Nov 2016

Question: I have discontinued taking amoxicillin w Clavaunate after only 48 hours and have an inflamed red anus w intense itching. The only cause I can thank of is the antibiotic combined with showers and itching which has cleat my agrivated the problem. Are there any steps or OTC drugs or ointments I might try? Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
explained

Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern
Based on your description, its likely to be an infective or allergic inflammatory cause. Antibiotics like amoxicillin plus Clavulanate have good anaerobic coverage too and are usually prescribed for infections associated with the anal region.

The area needs to be examined for the possibility of an abscess or fissure or hemorrhoids, preferably by a General surgeon or proctologist. For the time being OTC posterisone forte or metronidazole gel and xylocaine gel can be applied for relief and treatment purpose.

Wishing you best of health

Thanks

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