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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Chest And UTI

I have a side effect of rash on my upper chest from cephalexin - took it for 3 days and it cleared u UTI - rash started 6 days ago about 2 days into taking. It s very red, looks like ameasles rash, and burns and itches badly. How long will this last - my doctor gave me lanicaine but it doesn t offer much relief.
Thu, 14 Apr 2016
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Hi,

Lanacane is benzocaine gel for topical application. It will numb your skin for a while by blocking the nerve action and can provide relief that way but if you are suffering from an allergic reaction, it may not be enough.

You need to take systemic antihistamines to find relief from the itching and burning skin. Levocetrizine hydrochloride 10 mg (L Dio 1) taken once a day for 5 days or Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 180 mg (Allegra) once a day for 5 days can give you relief from the symptoms. You can continue with the topical application of Lanacane.

If you do not find relief in 5 days, you may need to go for blood tests and treatment according to the results. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthCareMagic. Take care.

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Dr. Viraj Shah
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Suggest Treatment For Rashes On The Chest And UTI

Hi, Lanacane is benzocaine gel for topical application. It will numb your skin for a while by blocking the nerve action and can provide relief that way but if you are suffering from an allergic reaction, it may not be enough. You need to take systemic antihistamines to find relief from the itching and burning skin. Levocetrizine hydrochloride 10 mg (L Dio 1) taken once a day for 5 days or Fexofenadine Hydrochloride 180 mg (Allegra) once a day for 5 days can give you relief from the symptoms. You can continue with the topical application of Lanacane. If you do not find relief in 5 days, you may need to go for blood tests and treatment according to the results. I hope this information helps. Thank you for choosing HealthCareMagic. Take care. Best, Dr. Viraj Shah