Betamox 500mg is an antibiotic containing amoxicillin, and it can cause both common and serious side effects[5].
Common side effects may include:
- Rash[5]
- Nausea[4][5][7]
- Vomiting[2][4][5][7]
- Stomach pain or upset[1][5]
- Diarrhea[1][2][4][5][7]
- Headache[1][4]
- Flatulence (gas)[5]
- Vaginal yeast infection[1]
- Abnormal taste[1]
Serious side effects can occur but are rare. They may include:
- Allergic reactions (rash, itching, hives, swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; trouble breathing)[2][3][5][6][7]
- Severe skin reactions (blistering, peeling skin, especially with fever or mouth sores)[2][3][5][6][7]
- Severe diarrhea with blood or mucus[2][3][7]
- Yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice, possible liver problems)[2][3][5][7]
- Unusual bruising or bleeding[3]
- Joint or muscle pain[3]
- Dizziness or feeling faint[2][5]
- Seizures (rare)[1][5]
- Trouble passing urine or dark urine[1][2][3][5]
If you experience signs of a severe allergic reaction (such as swelling of the face or trouble breathing), severe diarrhea, jaundice, or blistering skin, seek emergency medical attention immediately[2][3][5][6][7].
Some side effects may develop after you have finished the course of Betamox (delayed allergic reactions or joint pain), and monitoring of liver and kidney function is recommended during treatment[3][5].
References
- [1] Side Effects of Amoxicillin (Healthline)
- [2] Amoxicillin Oral Details (WebMD)
- [3] Side Effects of Amoxicillin (NHS)
- [4] Amoxicillin Side Effects: What You Should Know (GoodRx)
- [5] Betamox L Capsule: Uses, Side Effects, Price (1mg)
- [6] Amoxicillin: MedlinePlus Drug Information
- [7] Amoxicillin: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Warnings (Drugs.com)
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