Symptoms What to do
Life-threatening: Hives, rash, intense itching, shortness of Seek emergency treatment immediately. breath, faintness soon after a dose (anephylaxis). Common: Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea (all mild); Continue. Call doctor when convenient. sore mouth or tongue; white patches in mouth or on tongue; vaginal itching or discharge; stomach pain. Infrequent: None expected. Rare: Unexplained bleeding or bruising, weakness, Discontinue. Call doctor right away. sore throat, fever, severe abdominal cramps, diarrhea (watery and severe), convulsions.
WARNINGS & PRECAUTIONS Don’t take if: You are allergic to penicillins or cephalosporins. A life-threatening reaction may occur. Before you start, consult your doctor: - If you are allergic to any substance or drug. - If you have mononucleosis. - If you have congestive heart failure. - If you have high blood pressure or any bleeding disorder. - If you have cystic fibrosis. - If you have kidney disease or a stomach or intestinal disorder. Over age 60: No special problems expected. Pregnancy: Consult doctor. Risk category (see page xxiii). Breast-feeding: Drug passes into milk. Child may become sensitive to penicillins and have allergic reactions to penicillin drugs. Discuss risks and benefits with your doctor. Infants & children: No special problems expected. Prolonged use: - You may become more susceptible to infections caused by germs not responsive to penicillins. - Talk to your doctor about need for follow-up medical examinations or laboratory studies. Skin & sunlight: No problems expected. Driving, piloting or hazardous work: Usually not dangerous. Most hazardous reactions likely to occur a few minutes after taking penicillin. Discontinuing: Don’t discontinue without doctor’s advice until you complete prescribed dose, even though symptoms diminish or disappear. Others: - Urine sugar test for diabetes may show false positive result. - If your symptoms don’t improve within a few days (or if they worsen), call your doctor. - Don’t take medicines for diarrhea without your doctor’s approval. - Birth control pills may not be effective. Use additional birth control methods.
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