I'm allergic to penicillin, can I use the Botox? I'm afraid of that.

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Have seen sb dead because of that?

Kristin M. Baird, MD · Answer

It is safe to get Botox if you are allergic to penicillin. There is no known cross-reactivity between Botox and penicillin,and a penicillin allergy is not a contraindication to receive Botox treatments. I have many patients who are allergic to penicillin who receive Botox without any issues. Best wishes.

Martie Gidon, MD, FRCPC, FAAD · Answer

There is no cross-reaction with penicillin and Botox so if you have a penicillin allergy, it is safe for you to have Botox injections.

Heidi A. Waldorf, MD · Answer

Penicillin is not related to and does not cross react with the botulinum toxin in Botox Cosmetic, Dysport or Xeomin.  So it is safe to get any of those products despite your penicillin allergy.

Curtis Perry, MD · Answer

There's no cross reaction between Botox and penicillin. I've used Botox many times in penicillin allergic patients. So no problem using Botox.

Kristin J. Tarbet, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question. It is completely safe to get Botox when you have a Penicillin allergy. There is no cross reaction between Botox and Penicillin.

Allison Readinger, MD · Answer

It is perfectly safe to get Botox if you have a penicillin allergy.  Penicillin allergy is common, and many of my patients who have had Botox also have penicillin allergy.

Fredric Haberman, DO · Answer

There should be no problem getting BOTOX injections if you are allergic to penicillin and I have not seen any reports of contraindications.i have many patients who said they were allergic to penicillin and they have received BOTOX for many years

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Thank you for your question.Penicillin is a very common allergy to many.There is no cross reactivity of the penicillin molecule and Botox neurotoxin.Botox should be safe as an injectable for you.Best,Dr. Karamanoukian

Enriquillo Clime Rivera, MD - Account Suspended · Answer

Thank you for  a wonderful question. you have no reason to worry because it is completely safe to get Botox with Penicillin allergy. There is no cross reaction between Botox and Penicillin.

F. Victor Rueckl, MD (in memoriam) · Answer

There are no reported contraindications between an allergy to penicillin and receiving Botox. I have many, many patients who are allergic to penicillin and receive the treatment every 3-4 months. "This
answer has been solicited without seeing this patient and cannot be
held as true medical advice, but only opinion. Seek in-person treatment
with a trained medical professional for appropriate care."

I'm allergic to penicillin, can I use the Botox? I'm afraid of that.

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