Omnicef Oral Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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  • a skin infection due to the fungus Candida
  • disorder of the digestive system
  • inflammation or infection of the vagina
  • headache
  • nausea
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

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    If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • indigestion
  • gas
  • intense abdominal pain

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • diarrhea from an infection with Clostridium difficile bacteria
  • acquired hemolytic anemia, an anemia due to destruction of red cells
  • a type of blood disorder with a decrease in all types of blood cells called pancytopenia
  • aplastic anemia due to medication
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • decreased kidney function
  • vaginal discharge
  • erythema multiforme, a type of allergic skin reaction
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called toxic epidermal necrolysis
  • a skin disorder with blistering and peeling skin called Stevens-Johnson syndrome
  • seizures
  • a significant type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis
  • a serum sickness reaction
  • a high alanine transaminase level
  • a high aspartate transaminase level

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • pink eye
  • a hearing disorder
  • dry mouth
  • constipation
  • itching
  • drowsiness
  • dizziness
  • difficulty sleeping
  • a skin rash
  • decreased appetite
  • generalized weakness
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