Xylaclear Side Effects

Like all medicines, Xylaclear can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. Commonly (1% to 10%), mainly mild to moderate side effects such as dry mouth, headache, tiredness and somnolence/drowsiness have been reported. Uncommon (0.1% to 1%), side effects such as exhaustion and abdominal pain have been observed. Other side effects such as palpitations, increased heart rate, convulsions, visual disturbances, oedema, pruritus (itchiness), rash, urticaria (swelling, redness and itchiness of the skin), skin eruption, shortness of breath, weight increase, muscular pain, aggressive or agitated behaviour, hallucination, depression, hepatitis, abnormal liver function, nausea and vomiting have also been reported. At the first signs of a hypersensitivity reaction, stop taking Xylaclear and see the doctor immediately. Hypersensitivity reaction symptoms may include: swelling of the mouth, tongue, face and/or throat, breathing or swallowing difficulties together with hives (angioedema), sudden fall in blood pressure leading to collapse or shock, which may be fatal.
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if any side effects not listed in this monograph is noticed, please tell the doctor.