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What Causes Metallic Smelling Urination After Taking Penicillin?
2 and half year old boy had a febrile seizure lasting 2 minutes yesterday went to a&right diagnoses infection of tonsils causin spiked temp and given oral antibiotics penicillin.Q: he’s urine now smells metallic is this normal and he is increased running nose and sputum causing increased coughing.
Fri, 30 Mar 2018
Hello,
Yes, antibiotics can cause smelly urine especially anything in the penicillin family. Also check for urine for urine infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Yes, antibiotics can cause smelly urine especially anything in the penicillin family. Also check for urine for urine infection.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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