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Is Taking Flucloxacillin Recommended During Pregnancy?
Hi It s Selina 28 years old and 37 weeks pregnant I have been suffering with a really bad rash and itch on my abdomen area for last week or so and now it s spreading down to my thighs, arms, back of palms and it s really reddish in colour and lumpy. Keeps itching non stop seen my GP and have been recommended to take antibiotics Flucloxacillin 500mg dose for a week to start with and apply Diprobase cream. Is it safe for me and baby?
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
HI,
I have gone through your query & understand your concern.
Flucloxacillin is not contraindicated in pregnancy. You can take it safely for the skin rash you have Provided ,
- You are not allergic to penicillin group of medicines,
- You do not have choleostasis ( jaundice ) due to pregnancy.
consult a gynecologist for specific tests/ advise/ prescription.
Thanks.
I have gone through your query & understand your concern.
Flucloxacillin is not contraindicated in pregnancy. You can take it safely for the skin rash you have Provided ,
- You are not allergic to penicillin group of medicines,
- You do not have choleostasis ( jaundice ) due to pregnancy.
consult a gynecologist for specific tests/ advise/ prescription.
Thanks.
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