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These drugs will not work for colds, flu, and other infections caused by viruses. Examples of penicillins are penicillin V (Beepen-VK, Pen-Vee K, V-cillin K, Veetids) and amoxicillin (Amoxil, Polymox, Trimox, Wymox).
There are different classes of antibiotics. Many people allergic to Penicillin itself can also be allergic to other drugs in that class (Penicillin), as well as the cephalosporins (a class very similar to the penicillins). Only a few antibiotics are in the sulfa class, so that may not be a big deal at all.