Alternative Antibiotics for Otitis media for the child allergic to Penicillin include all of the following except.. Ciprofloxacin

Alternative Antibiotics for Otitis media for the child allergic to Penicillin include all of the following except:

• a- Clindamycin
• b- Erythromycin
• c- Erythromycin - Sulfisoxazole
• d- Ciprofloxacin***
• e- Trimethoprin - Sulfamethoxazole.

The answer is (d) Ciprofloxacin.

Ciprofloxacin is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is not recommended for children under the age of 18, except in special circumstances. This is because ciprofloxacin can cause serious side effects in children, such as joint problems and damage to the developing cartilage.

The other options are all alternative antibiotics for otitis media in children who are allergic to penicillin:

• Clindamycin is a lincomycin antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including those that cause otitis media.
• Erythromycin is a macrolide antibiotic that is also effective against a wide range of bacteria, including those that cause otitis media.
• Erythromycin-sulfisoxazole is a combination antibiotic that is effective against a wide range of bacteria, including those that cause otitis media.
• Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a combination antibiotic that is also effective against a wide range of bacteria, including those that cause otitis media.

It is important to note that all antibiotics can have side effects, and it is important to talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of any antibiotic before giving it to your child.