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Testing for Penicillin Allergy

By , About.com GuideNovember 1, 2010

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Good news for people with a history of a penicillin allergy -- once again a penicillin skin testing extract is available on the market which help diagnose or rule out a penicillin allergy. Up to 10% of the general population reports a penicillin allergy, although only 1% actually are allergic to penicillin. Many people had a penicillin allergy many years ago, but have since outgrown it; others never had a true allergy, but experienced a non-allergic side effect from penicillin; still others experienced a non-allergic rash after taking penicillin. Pre-Pen, the brand name for the penicillin extract, is once again available after a 5 year absence due to manufacturing problems. Pre-Pen allows an allergist to help determine is a person is or isn't allergic to penicillin, and is the ONLY standardized testing agent available for diagnosing antibiotic allergy. For many infections, penicillin and related antibiotics are some of the safest, most effective, and least expensive treatment options.

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November 1, 2010 at 4:03 pm
(1) touchingsoulsintl :

It’s a good news that Pre-Pen allows an allergist to help determine is a person is or isn’t allergic to penicillin.

November 2, 2010 at 11:06 am
(2) CMeegan :

I am allergic to cephalosporins. Am I necessarily allergic to pcn?

March 24, 2011 at 9:39 pm
(3) Betta :

You know, it is possible to me at use астелин there is all and the allergy at all doesn’t disturb me. But keep in mind:
Expires period of validity of American patent Astelin from November, 1st, 2010 However patent actions it has been prolonged till May, 1st, 2011. All details on a site: http://medicalpillsinformation.com/pill/Astelin

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