BrainyGrrl replied: "SOURCE: Omnicef side effects Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: * diarrhea that is watery or bloody; * chest pain; * fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms; * unusual bleeding; * seizure (convulsions); * pale or yellowed skin, dark colored urine, fever, confusion or weakness; * jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes); * fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash; or * increased thirst, loss of appetite, swelling, weight gain, feeling short of breath, urinating less than usual or not at all. Less serious Omnicef side effects may include: * constipation, loss of appetite, bloating, gas, upset stomach; * nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, mild diarrhea; * headache, dizziness; * stiff or tight muscles; * feeling restless or hyperactive; * dry mouth; * unusual or unpleasant taste in your mouth; * diaper rash in an infant taking liquid Omnicef; * mild itching or skin rash; or * vaginal itching or discharge. This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect."

Lance replied: "Duratuss AC12: Drowsiness, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, upset stomach, nausea, or dry mouth/nose/throat may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.To relieve dry mouth, suck on (sugarless) hard candy or ice chips, chew (sugarless) gum, drink water, or use a saliva substitute. This medication can dry up and thicken mucus in your lungs, making it more difficult to breathe and clear your lungs. To help prevent this effect, drink plenty of fluids unless otherwise directed by your doctor.If this drug is a pre ion, remember that your doctor has prescribed it because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes (e.g., confusion, hallucinations), ringing in the ears, shaking (tremors), trouble urinating, weakness.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: easy bruising/bleeding, chest pain, fast/slow/irregular heartbeat, seizure.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Omnicef: Diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, or diaper rash in young children may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.This medication may cause your stools to turn a reddish color, especially if you also take iron products. This is harmless.Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur: mental/mood changes.Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur: stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, unusual fatigue, new signs of infection (e.g., persistent sore throat, fever), easy bruising/bleeding, change in the amount of urine.This medication may rarely cause a severe intestinal condition (pseudomembranous colitis) due to a resistant bacteria. This condition may occur weeks after treatment has stopped. Do not use anti-diarrhea products or narcotic pain medications if you have the following symptoms because these products may make them worse. Tell your doctor immediately if you develop: persistent diarrhea, abdominal or stomach pain/cramping, or blood/mucus in your stool.Use of this medication for prolonged or repeated periods may result in oral thrush or a new vaginal yeast infection (oral or vaginal fungal infection). Contact your doctor if you notice white patches in your mouth, a change in vaginal discharge or other new symptoms.A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include: rash, itching, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. GO TO: "

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slyter replied: "i have never taken omnicef but try taking acidophilus with your antibiotic. it is not a pre ion you can get it in the vitamin section. it will help with the diarrhea. it is a good bacteria that helps your body deal with the antibiotics."

brycecpht replied: "A common side effect of Omnicef is diarrhea. Zithromax doesn't usually cause the same side effects. Most people that react badly to Omnicef are fine on Zithromax."

aabc44 replied: "Severe diarrhea is a side effect of the Omnicef. My child had it at 8 months for double year infection, and sinus. The soft stool (watery in the beginning), lasted for three months - younger child, younger undeveloped gut, I guess. Omnicef is a very powerful antibiotic that kill everything - not only the infection, but the good gut bacteria too. You can only hope hope that he'll feel better soon. You can give him Probiotics (yoghurt) or OTC Lactinex -granulated probiotic to restore the gut bacteria to process the food in his stomach again. The most irritating thing however was that the daycare would not get my child back until had been diarrhea free 24 hr. TRY do do that as a result of 10 day Omnicef. I kept the baby out of daycare for 3 days, and then I told them it wasn't contagious diarrhea, but a side effect of antibiotic. They reluctantly got her back in school, but it was very messy every diaper change. From then on I swore I would never give my kids Omnicef. I went the Augmentin route. Fool me once! The good thing was Omnicef was very effective at killing the ear infection, but the after effects were very messy and I decided not to use it again. Also, if the diarrhea persists for longer, you may want to take the child to the ped to run a C-diff test. That's another bacteria resident in the gut, that compeltely takes over when the good bacteria is decimated (the Omnicef did that). For the rest: frequent diaper changes, pat dry, air out, plenty petroleum jelly and patience. Be mindful with the rash, it has to be properly identified - diaper rash or yeast infection (resident in our tract too). If the skin is bumpy, and white heads like pimple, acnee, it could be yeast infection - We got a pre ion cream that worked wonders - very expensive $180 with insurance - but the little sample tubes the dr gave us worked, plus he gave us a manufacturer coupon that would sell the cream for only $10. We stretched that cream out as possible, and only used a thin film at a time. It was called Vusion. Also give a diet full in starch: rice, and rice boiled water, bread, avoid acidic (juices, orange etc) - the "normal" diet for diarrhea. here, join the club, I posted in 2007 Now, that I re-read my post and others, she woke up few times SCREAMING unconsoleably in the middle of the night - other posters reported nightmares - remember my child was only 8 months at the time, the sreaming may have been as result of nightmares, dunno>"

rosaofmiami replied: "The flu & colds are viruses.Antibiotics DO NOT kill viruses,they are used to fight bacteria.Improper or overuse of these meds are whats causing SUPERBUGS.Do not take anti biotics unless you really really need them."