Pediazole

What side effects may occur?

Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe to continue giving Pediazole.

• Side effects may include:
  Abdominal pain and discomfort, diarrhea, lack or loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting

Why should Pediazole not be prescribed?

If your child is sensitive to or has ever had an allergic reaction to erythromycin, sulfonamides, or other drugs of this type, do not use this medication. Make sure that your doctor is aware of any drug reactions that your child has experienced.

Pediazole should not be used if the child is taking astemizole or terfenadine.

This medication should not be prescribed for infants under 2 months of age.

Pediazole should not be taken by pregnant women at the end of their pregnancy or by mothers nursing infants under 2 months of age.

Special warnings about Pediazole

If your child has impaired kidney or liver function or a history of severe allergies or bronchial asthma, Pediazole may not be the best drug to use. Check with your doctor.

Prolonged or repeated use of Pediazole may cause new infections. If your child develops a new infection (called a superinfection), talk to your doctor. A different antibiotic may be needed.

If your child develops a cough or becomes short of breath, call your doctor. Also seek care immediately if the child develops diarrhea; it could signal a serious intestinal disorder.

If your child has the muscle-weakening disorder myasthenia gravis, Pediazole could make the condition worse.

Your doctor may recommend frequent urine tests while your child is taking Pediazole.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Pediazole

If Pediazole is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Pediazole with the following:

• Blood thinners such as warfarin
• Bromocriptine
• Carbamazepine
• Cyclosporine
• Digoxin
• Disopyramide
• Ergotamine
• Lovastatin
• Methotrexate
• Oral antidiabetic drugs such as glyburide
• Phenytoin
• Theophylline
• Triazolam