Apo-Amoxi Side Effects
Generic name: amoxicillin
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Feb 2, 2022.
Note: This document contains side effect information about amoxicillin. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Apo-Amoxi.
Applies to amoxicillin: oral capsules, oral for suspension, oral tablets.
Side effects include:
Adverse GI effects (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea), hypersensitivity reactions (e.g., 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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References
1. Product Information. Amoxil (amoxicillin). SmithKline Beecham. 2001.
2. Cerner Multum, Inc. UK Summary of Product Characteristics.
3. Cerner Multum, Inc. Australian Product Information.
4. Product Information. Moxatag (amoxicillin). Fera Pharmaceuticals. 2017.
Further information
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