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If I’m NOT allergic to Amoxicillin, am I allergic to Penicillin VK?

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I have taken Amoxicillin many times in the past with no allergic reactions. I was recently prescribed Penicillin VK (the potassium salt of Penicillin) for a pre-operative surgery prophylactic (to prevent infection). I know that Amoxicillin is a semi-synthetic form of Penicillin (part beta lactam ring and part amino ring) ……..

but I am wondering if I am ok with the Amoxicillin does that mean I’d be ok with the Penicillin VK too?

Thanks!!

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The likelihood of being allergic to Pen VK and not allergic to Amoxicillin` is extremely small.

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Thanks, sure wish you could have went into a little more detail. I like to see the “why” of things and how they work. Thanks again :)

January 28, 2010 · Tagged with

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