What are the side effects of amoxicillin in toddlers?

Call your child’s doctor right away or take your child to Emergency if your child has any of these side effects:

severe skin rash, or hives (raised, red itchy areas on the skin)
trouble breathing, wheezing or shortness of breath.
swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
unusual tiredness or weakness.

What are the side effects of antibiotics in toddlers?

Let your doctor know if your child has any of the following symptoms after using antibiotics:

Watery diarrhea.
Diarrhea with blood in it.
Nausea.
Stomach pain.
Thrush.
Itchy rash or hives (red welts)

When does an amoxicillin allergy show up?

Usually appear on day 5-7 from the start of the amoxicillin or Augmentin, but can occur at any time during the course of the medication. It always appears on the chest, abdomen or back and usually involves the face, arms and legs – the rash may worsen before it gets better.

How do I know if my child is allergic to amoxicillin?

If your child develops hives, which are raised, itchy, white or red bumps on the skin that appear after one or two doses of the medicine, they may be allergic to penicillin. If you notice your child has hives after taking amoxicillin, you should call your doctor right away, as the allergic reaction could get worse.

What are the most common side effects of amoxicillin?

Side Effects

Abdominal or stomach cramps or tenderness.
back, leg, or stomach pains.
black, tarry stools.
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin.
bloating.
blood in the urine.
bloody nose.
chest pain.

How can I tell if my child is allergic to amoxicillin?

What is the most common side effect of amoxicillin?

The most common side effects of amoxicillin are feeling sick (nausea) and diarrhoea. Liquid amoxicillin can stain your teeth. This does not last and is removed by brushing. You can drink alcohol while taking amoxicillin.

What are the common side effects of amoxicillin?