Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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:

Rare

  1. Itching
  2. skin rash or hives
  3. unusual bleeding or bruising (with iopanoic acid only)

Symptoms of overdose

  1. Diarrhea (severe)
  2. nausea and vomiting (severe)
  3. problems with urination

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:

More common

  1. Diarrhea (mild)
  2. nausea and vomiting (mild to moderate)

Less common

  1. Abdominal or stomach spasms or cramps
  2. diarrhea (severe)
  3. difficult or painful urination
  4. dizziness
  5. frequent urge to urinate
  6. headache
  7. heartburn
  8. nausea and vomiting (severe or continuing)

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.