DisperMox Side Effects

Generic name: amoxicillin

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Jan 23, 2024.

Note: This document contains side effect information about amoxicillin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name DisperMox.

Applies to amoxicillin: oral capsule, oral powder for suspension, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet extended release.

Serious side effects of DisperMox

Along with its needed effects, amoxicillin (the active ingredient contained in DisperMox) may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur while taking amoxicillin:

Incidence not known

• Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness
• back, leg, or stomach pains
• black, tarry stools
• bleeding gums
• blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
• bloating
• blood in the urine
• bloody nose
• chest pain
• chills
• clay-colored stools
• cough
• dark urine
• diarrhea
• diarrhea, watery and severe, which may also be bloody
• difficulty with breathing
• difficulty with swallowing
• dizziness
• fast heartbeat
• feeling of discomfort
• fever
• general body swelling
• headache
• heavier menstrual periods
• hives or welts
• increased thirst
• inflammation of the joints
• itching
• joint or muscle pain
• loss of appetite
• muscle aches
• nausea or vomiting
• nosebleeds
• pain
• pain in the lower back
• pain or burning while urinating
• painful or difficult urination
• pale skin
• pinpoint red spots on the skin
• puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
• rash
• red, irritated eyes
• redness, soreness, or itching skin
• shortness of breath
• sore throat
• sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
• sores, welting, or blisters
• sudden decrease in the amount of urine
• swollen, lymph glands
• tenderness
• tightness in the chest
• unpleasant breath odor
• unusual bleeding or bruising
• unusual tiredness or weakness
• unusual weight loss
• vomiting of blood
• watery or bloody diarrhea
• wheezing
• yellow eyes or skin

Other side effects of DisperMox

Some side effects of amoxicillin may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects.

Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Less common

• Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
• change in taste

Incidence not known

• Agitation
• black, hairy tongue
• changes in behavior
• confusion
• convulsions
• discoloration of the tooth (brown, yellow, or gray staining)
• dizziness
• sleeplessness
• trouble with sleeping
• unable to sleep
• white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
• white patches with diaper rash

For Healthcare Professionals

Applies to amoxicillin: oral capsule, oral powder for reconstitution, oral tablet, oral tablet chewable, oral tablet dispersible, oral tablet extended release.

General

The most frequently reported side effects were diarrhea, nausea, and skin rash.^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Vomiting

Frequency not reported: Hemorrhagic/pseudomembranous colitis, tooth discolored, black hairy tongue, glossitis, stomatitis

Postmarketing reports: Sore mouth/tongue^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Common (1% to 10%): Erythema, exanthema, rash

Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Urticaria, pruritus

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Angioedema, hypersensitivity vasculitis

Frequency not reported: Erythematous maculopapular rashes, erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, bullous dermatitis, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis/Lyell's syndrome, acute generalized exanthematous pustulosis, maculopapular rash, erythema nodosum, pemphigoid reactions^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Common (1% to 10%): Vulvovaginal mycotic infection^[Ref]

Nervous system

Common (1% to 10%): Headache, taste perversion

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Convulsion, dizziness, hyperkinesia

Frequency not reported: Reversible hyperactivity, central nervous system toxicity, encephalopathy^[Ref]

Immunologic

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Anaphylaxis, serum sickness-like reaction

Frequency not reported: Jarisch-Herxheimer reaction^[Ref]

Renal

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Crystalluria, interstitial nephritis

Frequency not reported: Nephropathy^[Ref]

Hematologic

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Leucopenia, severe neutropenia, agranulocytosis, hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, bleeding time prolonged, prothrombin time prolonged

Frequency not reported: Anemia, thrombocytopenic purpura, eosinophilia, platelet function defective, lymphadenopathy^[Ref]

Other

Common (1% to 10%): Candidiasis, fungal/mycotic infection

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Mucocutaneous candidiasis

Frequency not reported: Intestinal candidiasis, oral moniliasis, vaginal moniliasis, fever, chills^[Ref]

Hepatic

Very rare (less than 0.01%): Hepatitis, cholestatic jaundice, AST increased, ALT increased

Frequency not reported: Hepatic dysfunction, hepatic cholestasis, acute cytolytic hepatitis^[Ref]

Respiratory

Frequency not reported: Bronchospasm, acute severe dyspnea, pneumonitis allergic^[Ref]

Local

Frequency not reported: Phlebitis, injection site pain^[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Electrolyte disturbance, hypokalemia^[Ref]

Musculoskeletal

Frequency not reported: Joint pain, arthralgia^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Agitation, anxiety, insomnia, confusion, behavior changed, hallucination^[Ref]

Frequently asked questions

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Further information

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Some side effects may not be reported. You may report them to the FDA.

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