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What Causes Itchiness In The Perineal Area After Augmentin Intake?

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Posted on Tue, 19 Mar 2019
Question: I am on augmentin, day 6 of a10 day course. I am experiencing itchiness in the perineal area and ? If from the medication. I am having soft stool, and some diarrhea,but not enough for me to want to stop the medication course. What treatment can I do for the itchiness?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
This is not a side effect of Augmentin!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Anal itches are not a side effect of Augmentin. Augmentin may cause diarrhea as a side effect but this soon after starting treatment. Anal itches are probably related to moisture around the anus. I will recommend that you wipe the anal area with a wet cloth thoroughly at least twice a day and whenever you feel the itches.

I wish you well. No medication for this at this time.

Hope I have answered your query.

Regards,
Dr. Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Itchiness In The Perineal Area After Augmentin Intake?

Brief Answer: This is not a side effect of Augmentin! Detailed Answer: Hi, Anal itches are not a side effect of Augmentin. Augmentin may cause diarrhea as a side effect but this soon after starting treatment. Anal itches are probably related to moisture around the anus. I will recommend that you wipe the anal area with a wet cloth thoroughly at least twice a day and whenever you feel the itches. I wish you well. No medication for this at this time. Hope I have answered your query. Regards, Dr. Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist