Sulphites Microbid Drugs Allergy

My mom is allergic to sulfa, she also cannot eat peas and eggs. Recently the dr gave her microbid and she reacted as if she had sulfa, yet the doctor said the medication does not contain sulfa. Is this medication a sulphite, meaning does it have other chemicals that can make someone who is allergic to sulfa react in the same allergic way? Any information provided would be appreciated.

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Hello, Jake! How is your mom doing?

You're actually talking about 3 different substances. Sulfur, which is in eggs and peas, sulfa, which is used to make some medications and sulfites. Most people are not allergic to all 3, since they aren't the same.

What type of reaction did she have to this medication?

It is not a sulfa drug, but as an antibiotic, it can cause some side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allergic skin rash and diarrhea, as listed by the FDA.

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