The statement of 4 contraindications to taking amoxicillin for cough is inaccurate, as a rule, the application of the drug is prohibited for people with non-bacterial infections, allergy to penicillin, severe fast-acting allergy to cephalosporins and other beta-lactam agents.
1. non-bacterial infection people. Since amoxicillin is an antibiotic, it is mainly used to treat various symptoms caused by bacterial infections, including cough. Oral administration of amoxicillin is prohibited when the cough is not caused by a bacterial infection.
2. People who are allergic to penicillin. Amoxicillin belongs to the penicillin class of antibiotics, if a person is allergic to penicillin or penicillin skin test appears positive, you need to disable amoxicillin.
3. People who are allergic to -lactam agents. Because amoxicillin belongs to the β-lactam class of antibiotics, so when the application of cephalosporin, imipenem and other carbapenems appear serious rapid hypersensitivity reaction, need to prohibit the drug.
In addition, the application of amoxicillin may cause diarrhea, nausea and other adverse reactions. Application needs to be under the guidance of a doctor.