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Can Acyclovir Be Taken If A Person Is Allergic To Penicillin?
What Conditions does Acyclovir Treat? I am allergic to penicillin. Will this medication be OK for me? I keep breaking out around my mouth and now have breakouts on my legs that itch. I have had exzema all of my life and am treated by a dermatologist.
Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Hence, it is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses.
Persons allergic to Penicillin is not a contraindication for its intake. Only Penicillin group of drugs needs to be avoided namely other types of penicillin or to some cephalosporins.
Kindly consult your doctor for appropriate dosage and take the medication as prescribed. Do the necessary follow-up as advised.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician
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Can Acyclovir Be Taken If A Person Is Allergic To Penicillin?
Hi, Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. Hence, it is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. Persons allergic to Penicillin is not a contraindication for its intake. Only Penicillin group of drugs needs to be avoided namely other types of penicillin or to some cephalosporins. Kindly consult your doctor for appropriate dosage and take the medication as prescribed. Do the necessary follow-up as advised. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Ashakiran S, General & Family Physician