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:
For eye drops and eye ointment
Incidence not known
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Black, tarry stools
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blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
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blurred vision
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changes in vision
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chest pain
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chills
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cough
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dark urine
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darkening of the skin
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decreased vision
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diarrhea
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dizziness
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eye pain
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fainting
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fever
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headache
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increased sensitivity of the eyes to light
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joint or muscle pain
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light-colored stools
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loss of appetite
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loss of vision
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mental depression
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nausea
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pale skin
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red skin lesions, often with a purple center
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red, irritated eyes
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slow wound healing
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sore throat
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sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth
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stomach pain
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swollen or painful glands
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tearing
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tightness in the chest
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trouble seeing
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unpleasant breath odor
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unusual bleeding or bruising
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unusual tiredness or weakness
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vomiting
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vomiting of blood
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yellow eyes or skin
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:
For eye drops and eye ointment
Incidence not known
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Bigger, dilated, or enlarged pupils of the eyes
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drooping upper eyelids
For eye drops
Incidence not known
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Blurry vision
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eye discharge
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itching, redness, swelling, or other signs of eye or eyelid irritation
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.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2024
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