my baby's reaction to amoxicillin

[mom1974]

My ten month old has had the flu this week and was previously treated for an ear in fection last week with amoxicillin.  After taking it for ten days he woke up today with a horrible break out all over his little face and body.  After meeting our doctor at the office on a sat, he seemed to think it was a reaction.  We have one dose of benydryl in, but it has actually worsened and spread since this afternnon.  It looks horrific!  Are there any serious concerns I should have now or does it just look awful until it clears up?

[Jax25]

We had a similar experience to what Lindseyw1 posted July 12, 2009. Our 10.5mth old son was taken to the pediatrician, last Friday 07/17, and we were told he had an ear infection. He took the medicine for 6 days, then Thursday,  he went to sleep early and I forgot to give him his medicine. The next morning, 07/24, he had a red rash all over his face, his eyes were swollen, he had a fluctuating temperature of 99-101. We took him to the pediatrician, who said he had a 'viral infection' and not a reaction. She said his ear infection was gone, so we could discontinue the antibiotic. She said take Tylenol for fever as needed, and Benadryl for the rash. Well, by Saturday, he was worse, itching all over, it looked like swollen blisters all over his body. Oatmeal baths and calamine lotion did not abate his agony! So, that evening we took him to the after hours pediatrician, and the doctor indeed said it was a reaction and immediately prescribed Predinisolone (5 days only). Here it is 24 hrs after second doctor visit, and his symptoms have improved remarkably, and he is not itching nearly as much.We are relieved, as is our son!  Second opinions should never be underestimated!!

[dice401]

My little girl is 6 months old. She got an ear infection a week ago and was given Amoxicillan. We went thru the full perscription and it wasn't until a day or two after that she started to get a full body rash. I took her to our family Dr. and was advised that it is VERY common for infants to develop this rash after taking the Amoxicillan AND having something viral in their system (ie, cold/flu, etc). Was advised it will go away with no additional treatment required. What I have noticed on top of that as well, is Motrin will make the rash worse!

[amoxicillin_vic]

I recently had two wisdom teeth extracted and the doctor prescribed me Amoxiciliin. I am 31 years and I am rarely sick. So I took the Amoxicillin.
24 hours later I noticed an itchy feeling around my decolletes area. After 48 hours I discovered a red rash on neck and decolletes. By this time  I had taken the Amoxicillin for 3 days. I stopped taking it but the rash got worse and it was not itching anymore - it hurt like a really bad sunburn and my entire right shoulder was swollen, my nymph knots were swollen and my armpit hurt badly. At night it would hurt so bad that I would wake up and could not go back to sleep. At day it felt like I was carrying a big bag filled with tons of books over my right shoulder. I started taking Benadryl but I did not nice a relief for 5 more day. Then it started getting better but very slowly. I still have the last signs of the rash and it still hurts slightly. Since i noticed the rash its been almost 2 weeks. The doctor said I can never take antibiotics from the Penicillin family again or it will be worse. He mentioned difficulties breathing etc.
I hope my post helps some of you because I did not know what it was how long it takes how to fight etc. either. I don't think you can really do a lot. Just be careful that you don't take it again.

[Stacy1480]

Here's a new one for all of you. My 6 month old son was given Amoxicillan last Tuesday (3 days ago) for an ear infection. I am severely allergic to penicillin. Now I am breaking out in hives and feeling absolutely terrible. I called the pharmacist and was told that I am being exposed to the penicillin through my son's drool and spit up. He is 6 months old so all he does is drool because he's getting teeth. And if he drools or spits up on my skin, it soaks in and is causing me to have an allergic reaction. I called his doctor and they put him on a different medication today. They said he won't be able to take that medicine until he gets older and stops the drooling and spitting up. So just beware if you are allergic penicillin that your child being on it can actually affect you too.

[mommyof3boys83]

I have seen several comments about a bad diaper rash while taking this antibiotic. All 3 of my boys have experienced the same while on it. All 3 times my Dr has prescribed a cream called Nystatin, which works wonders! It might take a few days to clear it up, depending on how severe the rash is. And my 2 yr old son is on Amoxicilin right now & just developed a rash on his body as well. Mostly on his legs, arms, neck & stomache. I took him right in this morning to the Pediatrician & she said that it's just a reaction to the medicine & is actually called an "amox rash". As long as they aren't hives, it doesnt appear to be an allergic reaction, (which can be dangerous) I am just going to watch him closely over then next few days, but she also told me to discontinue giving him the prescription. He has been on it 5 days. He seems to act normal, so I am not too worried. BUT....it's SO much better to be safe than sorry!!! Take your child in if you are concerned, that's all there is to it! :) Good luck everyone!

[Desaray]

Wow.. i am going through the exact same thing right now! My son is 6 months old and was givin Amox 8 days ago for a ear infection. Today he woke up with a horrible bumpy rash from head to toe. I just took him to the ER and they pretty much said they didnt know what was causing it. They said to stop the amox just in case its from that. I thought it was chicken pox but from what im reading it might be from the meds! Im giving him benedryl for now. We have a appt with his dr tomorrow so hopefully she can tell us what it is.