Kanamycin (Oral)

Brand Names : Kantrex

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:

Rare - with long-term use and high doses

Any loss of hearing; clumsiness; dizziness; greatly decreased frequency of urination or amount of urine; increased thirst; ringing or buzzing or a feeling of fullness in the ears; unsteadiness

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

Rare - with prolonged treatment

Increased amount of gas; light-colored, frothy, fatty-appearing stools

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