Iodoquinol (Oral)

Brand Names : Diquinol, Yodoquinol, Yodoxin, Diodoquin, diiodohydroxyquin, diiodohydroxyquinoline

Side Effects of This Medicine

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:

Less common

Fever or chills; skin rash, hives, or itching; swelling of neck

With long-term use of high doses - especially in children

Blurred vision or any change in vision; clumsiness or unsteadiness; decreased vision or eye pain; increased weakness; muscle pain; numbness, tingling, pain, or weakness in hands or feet

Other 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. However, check with your doctor if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome:

More common

Diarrhea; nausea or vomiting; stomach pain

Less common

Headache; itching of the rectal area

Other side effects not listed above may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your doctor.