Why did I experience an allergic reaction with swelling, redness, and a rash after using Candid V gel, Fucidin ointment, and a vaginal suppository, and why do I still have severe itching even though Metrogyl 400, Cefixime 200, and Cetirizine cleared the redness and rash, and what should my next steps be for consulting a doctor? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Why did I experience an allergic reaction with swelling, redness, and a rash after using Candid V gel, Fucidin ointment, and a vaginal suppository, and why do I still have severe itching even though Metrogyl 400, Cefixime 200, and Cetirizine cleared the redness and rash, and what should my next steps be for consulting a doctor?

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Why did I experience an allergic reaction with swelling, redness, and a rash after using Candid V gel, Fucidin ointment, and a vaginal suppository, and why do I still have severe itching even though Metrogyl 400, Cefixime 200, and Cetirizine cleared the redness and rash, and what should my next steps be for consulting a doctor?

Asked by Female, 29 · 29 days ago

Y. Lakshmi Thulasi

Pharm-D (Post baccalaureate)

29 days ago

It is very common to experience a localized allergic reaction (contact dermatitis) to ingredients in topical treatments like Candid V gel (clotrimazole) or Fucidin ointment (fusidic acid). While your oral antihistamine (cetirizine) and antibiotics (cefixime and metronidazole/Metrogyl) successfully cleared the visible rash, the persistent severe itching can occur because the delicate vaginal tissues remain highly sensitized and irritated, or the underlying infection was not fully resolved. Please stop using the suspected topical products immediately. Your next step should be to consult your gynecologist or a dermatologist.

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Why did I experience an allergic reaction with swelling, redness, and a rash after using Candid V gel, Fucidin ointment, and a vaginal suppository, and why do I still have severe itching even though Metrogyl 400, Cefixime 200, and Cetirizine cleared the redness and rash, and what should my next steps be for consulting a doctor?

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