What side effects can this medication cause?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking cefuroxime and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:

an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, face, or tongue, hives, or a rash)
rash, redness, or itching
severe nausea
vomiting or diarrhea
mucous or blood in the stool
unusual bleeding or bruising

Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take the medication and talk to your doctor if you experience

mild nausea
diarrhea
yeast infection of the mouth or vagina

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

 

FDA Information

Why is this medication prescribed?

Other uses for this medicine

Dosage and using this medicine

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What should I do if I forget a dose?

What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?

In case of an emergency/overdose

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