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Bactrim is a sulfa-based antibiotic and is not a penicillin-based medicine, according to RxList. However, a patient should discuss all allergies with a doctor to determine what drugs can and cannot be taken. Continue Reading.
Children who are allergic to penicillin can take clindamycin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim DS) as an alternative.3,5,12 In the case of cat bite, adult patients who are allergic to penicillin can take cefuroxime (Ceftin) 500 mg orally every 12 hours or doxycycline (Vibramycin) 100 mg orally twice a day.