Side Effects

Side Effects

Possible side effects

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Tell your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms after using this medicine as the symptoms can be severe. Uncommon: may affect 1 in 100 people: – serious allergic reaction which causes swelling of the face or throat (angioedema). Not known: frequency cannot be estimated from the available data – serious skin reactions: skin rash, skin eruption, blistering of the skin, mouth, eyes and genitals (Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) or Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN)), skin rash accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, swollen glands and an increase of eosinophils (a type of white blood cell), rash appearance as small, itchy red bumps (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms (DRESS)), generalised erythema with scaling over large areas of the body (Dermatitis Exfoliative), skin eruption that is characterised by the rapid appearance of areas of red skin studded with small pustules (small blisters filled with white/yellow fluid) (Acute Generalised Exanthematous Pustulosis (AGEP)). Stop taking azithromycin if you develop these skin symptoms and contact your doctor or seek medical attention immediately. The following side effects have been observed upon using these eye drops: Very common: may affect more than 1 in 10 people: – itching, burning or stinging when you use the drops. This will soon pass. Common: may affect up to 1 in 10 people: – blurred vision, – a feeling of sticky eye, – a feeling there is something in your eye. Uncommon: may affect up to 1 in 100 people: – allergic reaction (hypersensitivity), – inflammation of the conjunctiva (could be due to infection or allergy) (conjunctivitis), – allergic inflammation of the conjunctiva (allergic conjunctivitis), – inflammation of the cornea (keratitis), – itchy skin on the eyelids (eczema eyelids), – dry, red, swelling of the eyelids (eyelid oedema), – eye allergy, – eye watering, – redness of the eyelids (erythema of eyelids), – redness of the conjunctiva (conjunctival hyperaemia). Reporting of side effects If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or the doctor treating your child, pharmacist or nurse. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly via the national reporting system: