Sinecatechins Side Effects

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

Sinecatechins

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 Sinecatechins:

Burning, flaking, itching, pain, redness, scaling, or swelling at the application site.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blisters, ulcers, sores, or other severe irritation at the application site; difficult or painful urination; groin or pelvic pain, swelling, or tenderness; unusual discharge or bleeding.

Side Effects by Body System

Local

Local side effects reported as serious have included pain and inflammation. Adenopathy, erythema, pruritus, burning, pain, discomfort, erosion, ulceration, edema, induration, vesicular rash, regional lymphadenitis, desquamation, discharge, bleeding, reaction, scar, irritation, and rash have been reported in greater than 1% of patients. Phimosis has been reported in male patients. Urethritis, perianal infection, changes in pigmentation, dryness, eczema, hyperesthesia, necrosis, papules, and discoloration have also been reported. Cervical dysplasia, pelvic pain, cutaneous facial rash, and staphylococcemia have been reported rarely.

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