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Does Amoxycillin Cause Rash?

I was put on a 10 day supply of Amoxycillin for a coleo-intestinal blockage. I couple days later I had an extreme rash around my anus that itched quite a bit. I used some ointment to relieve the itching. This helped. Does Amoxycillin usually cause this?
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hello,

Welcome to healthcare magic.

I understand from your query that you have a rash after taking amoxycillin.

Amoxycillin is associated with drug rashes. However, it causes generalized rashes and not rash just limited to the perianal area alone.

Hence your rash could be due to a fungal infection and I do not think it is due to amoxycillin.

Hope this helps you.

Take care.
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Does Amoxycillin Cause Rash?

Hello, Welcome to healthcare magic. I understand from your query that you have a rash after taking amoxycillin. Amoxycillin is associated with drug rashes. However, it causes generalized rashes and not rash just limited to the perianal area alone. Hence your rash could be due to a fungal infection and I do not think it is due to amoxycillin. Hope this helps you. Take care.