Acetic Acid Side Effects

Brand Names: Fem pH, Acid Jelly

Please note - some side effects for Acetic Acid may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch/ or 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088).

Side Effects of Acetic Acid - for the consumer

Acetic Acid/Oxyquinoline

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Acetic Acid/Oxyquinoline:

Burning or stinging at the application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Acetic Acid/Antipyrine/Benzocaine/U-Polycosanol

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. When used in small doses, no COMMON side effects have been reported with Acetic Acid/Antipyrine/Benzocaine/U-Polycosanol . Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Acetic Acid/Antipyrine/Benzocaine/U-Polycosanol:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation not present when you began using Acetic Acid/Antipyrine/Benzocaine/U-Polycosanol .

Acetic Acid Gel

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Acetic Acid Gel:

Burning; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Acetic Acid Shampoo

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Acetic Acid Shampoo:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue).

Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Acetic Acid/Aluminum Acetate Solution:

Burning; itching; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation; sensitivity.

Acetic Acid Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Acetic Acid Solution:

Burning; itching; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation; sensitivity.

Acetic Acid/Hydrocortisone Solution

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Acetic Acid/Hydrocortisone Solution:

Burning; itching; stinging.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); irritation; sensitivity.

For the professional

Acetic Acid

Systemic acidosis has been reported in patients receiving urinary bladder irrigation with 0.25% Acetic Acid solution. Urologic pain and hematuria have been reported in patients receiving urinary bladder irrigation with 0.25% Acetic Acid solution.

Acetic Acid Otic Solution

Stinging or burning may be noted occasionally; local irritation has occurred very rarely.

More resources:

Fem pH

Acid Jelly Gel

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