Skin rash after antibiotics in baby or toddler
In small children and babies, drug intolerances can occur for various reasons. Frequent examples are overdoses or interactions when several drugs are administered at the same time. The infant usually receives an antibiotic for the first time in his or her life, which is why allergies are not known until then.
Real penicillin allergies, which are accompanied by skin rash, shortness of breath and circulatory shock (anaphylactic reaction) are fortunately very rare in children, however. In children or babies, a rash on the antibiotic amoxicillin is the most common cause of drug-induced skin rashes. Amoxicillin is a very effective broad-spectrum antibiotic, which is why it is used very frequently.
In some cases, impressive-looking, itchy rashes appear all over the body, but they are harmless and disappear when the drug is discontinued. If a baby or toddler develops a rash related to the use of an antibiotic, a doctor should be consulted to determine the cause and initiate the appropriate treatment.
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