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How Long Does Co-amoxiclav Side Effects Last?

i take co-amoxiclav for 7 days, 1 tablet every 12 hours, after taking the drugs i experience its side effects, i have slight diarrhea and rashes appear in my skin although its not itchy. What should I do, how many days will the side effect last. Thank you.
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Thanks for contacting HCM. dear patient you have not mentioned why are you taking this medicine. If you are developing rashes after taking it then you must stop this medicine immediately as anaphylaxis can be life threatening and should always remember to avoid it in future. Always tell your doctor that you are allergic to this drug as further exposure can be life threatening. Diarrhea cause by c0-amoxiclav usually stop by itself in a day or two after stopping drug, if it persists beyond that you ca take sporolac and amicolon sachets twice daily for 3 to 5 days. Similarly rashes usually disappears in a few days after discontinuation of medication but if that does not happen then you cat take cetrizine once a day and prednisolone 10 mg twice daily for 2-3 days. Regards
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How Long Does Co-amoxiclav Side Effects Last?

Thanks for contacting HCM. dear patient you have not mentioned why are you taking this medicine. If you are developing rashes after taking it then you must stop this medicine immediately as anaphylaxis can be life threatening and should always remember to avoid it in future. Always tell your doctor that you are allergic to this drug as further exposure can be life threatening. Diarrhea cause by c0-amoxiclav usually stop by itself in a day or two after stopping drug, if it persists beyond that you ca take sporolac and amicolon sachets twice daily for 3 to 5 days. Similarly rashes usually disappears in a few days after discontinuation of medication but if that does not happen then you cat take cetrizine once a day and prednisolone 10 mg twice daily for 2-3 days. Regards