Answer
A penicillin allergy is not automatically the same as a cephalosporin allergy, but cross-reactions can occur. The prescriber needs details of the previous reaction before cefixime is used.
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- Suprax 200 mg Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
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