Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Chills
diarrhea
fever
general feeling of illness or discomfort
headache
itching of the vagina or genital area
pain during sexual intercourse
rigidity
sweating
thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
Less common
Black, tarry stools
chest pain
cough
loose stools
painful or difficult urination
shortness of breath
sore throat
sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
swollen glands
unusual bleeding or bruising
unusual tiredness or weakness
Rare
Back, leg, or stomach pains
bladder pain
bleeding gums
bloody or cloudy urine
body aches or pain
burning while urinating
dark urine
difficulty with breathing
ear congestion
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
frequent urge to urinate
general body swelling
loss of appetite
loss of voice
lower back or side pain
nasal congestion
nausea or vomiting
nosebleeds
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
pale skin
pink or red urine
sneezing
stuffy or runny nose
swelling of the joints
swollen glands
tightness of chest or wheezing
white or brownish vaginal discharge
white patches in the mouth or throat or on the tongue
white patches with diaper rash
yellowing of the eyes or skin
Incidence not known
Blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody, black, or tarry stools
clay-colored stools
cough or hoarseness
coughing up blood
decrease in urine output or decrease in urine-concentrating ability
feeling of discomfort
fever with or without chills
general feeling of tiredness or weakness
high fever
hives
increased menstrual flow or vaginal bleeding
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
paralysis
prolonged bleeding from cuts
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
red or black, tarry stools
red or dark brown urine
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
seizures
swollen lymph glands
swollen or painful glands
unpleasant breath odor
upper right abdominal or stomach pain
vomiting of blood
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Bad, unusual, or unpleasant (after) taste
change in taste
diaper rash
Rare
Abdominal or stomach cramps
acid or sour stomach
belching
bloated
difficulty with moving
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
flushing or redness of the skin
full feeling
gas in the stomach
heartburn
indigestion
irritability
irritation or soreness of the mouth
itching skin
muscle pain or stiffness
muscle spasm of the neck
passing gas
restlessness
sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
swelling of the tongue
thirst
trouble sitting still
unusually warm skin
watering of the mouth and drooling
weight loss
Incidence not known
Hives or welts
redness of the skin
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
 Cefuroxime side effects (more detail)
