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Altabax Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Altabax 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 Altabax - for the Consumer

Altabax Ointment

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 Altabax Ointment:

Mild redness or irritation at the application site.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur when using Altabax Ointment:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blistering, burning, itching, oozing, swelling, or severe irritation or redness at the application site.

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Altabax Side Effects - for the Professional

Altabax

The most common drug-related adverse reaction was application site irritation (≤2% of patients). (6)

Revised: April 2007

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To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact GlaxoSmithKline at 1-888-825-5249 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch



See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

Revised: 05/2007
FULL PRESCRIBING INFORMATION: CONTENTS*
* Sections or subsections omitted from the full prescribing information are not listed

1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE

2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

3 DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

4 CONTRAINDICATIONS

5 WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Local Irritation

5.2 Not for Systemic or Mucosal Use

5.3 Potential for Microbial Overgrowth

6 ADVERSE REACTIONS

6.1 Clinical Studies Experience

7 DRUG INTERACTIONS

8 USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

8.1 Pregnancy

8.3 Nursing Mothers

8.4 Pediatric Use

8.5 Geriatric Use

10 OVERDOSAGE

11 DESCRIPTION

12 CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY

12.1 Mechanism of Action

12.2 Pharmacodynamics

12.3 Pharmacokinetics

12.4 Microbiology

13 NONCLINICAL TOXICOLOGY

13.1 Carcinogenesis, Mutagenesis, Impairment of Fertility

14 CLINICAL STUDIES

15 REFERENCES

16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION


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Side Effects by Body System

Dermatologic

Dermatologic side effects have included application site irritation (1.6%), pruritus (1.9%), and eczema (1%). Dermatologic side effects that have been reported in less than 1% of patients include application site pain, erythema, and contact dermatitis.

Other

Other side effects have included headache (1% to 2%) and pyrexia (1.2%).

Gastrointestinal

Gastrointestinal side effects have included diarrhea (1.7%) and nausea (1.2%).

Respiratory

Respiratory side effects have included nasopharyngitis (1.5%).

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