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Cefprozil
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richard_wagner2026-04-17

So I have been prescribed Cefprozil for my 5-year-old who has an ear infection. She started it yesterday and today she has a rash and bad stomach ache. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this and what should I do? The bottle says to call doctor if I have questions but I feel like it could be an allergic reaction. Help!

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hannah_alvarez3d ago

I'm no doctor, but that sounds worrying. Best to go to the urgent care.

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patrick_dunn3d ago

Skip the call and head to the ER. A rash can be an allergic reaction.

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edward_gardner3d ago

My son had a rash too. It turned out to be an allergic reaction but I didn't notice any stomach issues. Maybe it's something else.

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abigail_andrews3d ago

Stop giving your child the medicine until your doctor tells you otherwise. Don't ignore those symptoms, especially in a small kid.

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kyle_palmer3d ago

I've seen similar symptoms in a child on Cefprozil. It can be normal but I'd definitely call the doctor.

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martha_fox3d ago

I'd try over the counter Tylenol for the stomach ache and give the doctor a call first thing in the AM.

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dennis_jordan3d ago

This is why I always ask for something else to keep on hand in case it doesn't work out.

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kyle_washington3d ago

I had similar issues with antibiotics and later found out I have a penicillin allergy. An allergy test would be a good call here.

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olivia_quinn2d ago

Oh no, I had a bad reaction to some prescription meds. Good luck!

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peter_tucker2d ago

My kid had a similar experience with Cefprozil. It was a minor allergic reaction. The doctor just switched to a different antibiotic and it was fine. I'm sure another medication they prescribe will work for you.